paraphilia

paraphilia — noun

1. a lasting condition in which sexual interest centers on uncommon acts or situati

1.名詞C2
釋義

a lasting condition in which sexual interest centers on uncommon acts or situations that most people strongly reject

例句

The therapist said Daniel needed help for a paraphilia that was harming his marriage.

have a paraphilia that harms daily life

The doctor described Mira's repeated peeping as a paraphilia, not a passing phase.

describe behavior as a paraphilia

同義詞
  • sexual disorder

    broader clinical label; not every sexual disorder is classified as a paraphilia

  • fetishism

    narrower; one specific type that focuses on an object, body part, or material

  • sexual deviation

    older and more judgmental wording, less neutral than modern clinical use

文法句型

have a paraphilia

describe something as a paraphilia

link behavior to a paraphilia

treat paraphilia as a mental health issue

用法筆記

Mostly used in psychology, psychiatry, or legal discussion rather than casual conversation. It usually suggests a continuing pattern that has become harmful, illegal, or serious enough to need clinical attention.

常見錯誤

❌Collecting old clocks is a paraphilia.
✅Collecting old clocks is an unusual hobby.
💡paraphilia only refers to a sexual pattern, not to any uncommon interest.