libido

/lɪˈbiːdəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /lɪˈbiːdəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /lə-ˈbē-(ˌ)dō also ˈli-bə-ˌdō or lə-ˈbī-(ˌ)dō/ (ame, mw)

libido — noun

  • libidosingular
  • libidosplural

1. the natural feeling of wanting sex; a person's level of interest in sexual activ

1.名詞C1
釋義

the natural feeling of wanting sex; a person's level of interest in sexual activity

例句

Yasmin told her doctor that stress had lowered her libido for several months.

collocation: lower / low libido

Some medicines for depression can reduce libido as a side effect.

common context: medication side effects

同義詞
  • sex drive

    more common in everyday speech; same meaning as 'libido' but less formal

  • desire

    broader word; can refer to wanting anything, not only sex; needs context

  • lust

    stronger and more negative; suggests a powerful, sometimes uncontrolled feeling

文法句型

low libido

loss of libido

boost / increase libido

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Common in health, medical, and relationship contexts; less common in casual speech, where 'sex drive' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌He has many libidos for sports and music.
✅He has a great passion for sports and music.
💡'libido' refers only to sexual desire, not general enthusiasm; use 'passion' or 'enthusiasm' for hobbies and interests.