1630s, "itching," later, and now exclusively, "having an itching desire" (1650s), especially "lascivious, lewd," (1746), from Latin prurientem (nominative pruriens), present participle of prurire "to itch; to long for, be wanton," perhaps related to pruna "glowing coals," from PIE root *preus- "to freeze; burn" (see freeze (v.)). Related: Pruriently.
实用例句
1. We read the gossip written about them with prurient interest.
我们翻看他们的八卦时带着不洁的想法。
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2. She showed a prurient interest in the details of the rape case.
她对那强奸案的细节津津乐道.
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3. Something, such as language or printed matter, considered obscene, prurient, or immoral.
猥亵的东西被认为猥亵的 、 荒淫的或淫汤的东西, 例如语言或印刷物.
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4. The new film will ambush the unwary, appal the squeamish and get unwanted attention the prurient.
这部新片将出其不意地震撼粗心的观众, 令胆小的观众感到惊骇,并得到好色之徒讨厌的关注.
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5. He showed a very prurient interest in the details of the rape case.