sensualism

• 名词，指强调追求感官享受的学说或生活方式；在哲学上指认为感官感觉是判断善恶的唯一标准的伦理理论。

A noun referring to a doctrine or lifestyle that emphasizes the pursuit of sensual pleasures, or in philosophy, the ethical theory that sensory feeling is the sole criterion for determining what is good.

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1. Pursuit of PleasureC1formal

   A strong inclination or desire for physical or sensory pleasures, such as those related to food, drink, or touch.

   追求感官享乐

   • His life was one of pure sensualism, focused entirely on gratification.
   • The novel explores the dangers of unchecked sensualism.
   • Some critics argue that modern advertising promotes a culture of sensualism.

   同义词epicureanismluxuriousnessself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness

   反义词abstinenceasceticismausteritypuritanismstoicism

2. Philosophical DoctrineC2formal

   The ethical theory that sensory experience and physical pleasure are the sole or primary criteria for determining what is morally good or valuable.

   感觉主义

   • The philosopher argued for a form of sensualism, claiming that pleasure is the only intrinsic good.
   • Sensualism, as a school of thought, contrasts sharply with asceticism.
   • His ethical framework was heavily influenced by ancient Greek sensualism.

   同义词epicureanism

   反义词asceticismidealismrationalismspiritualism