animality

/ˌæn.ɪˈmæl.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæn.ɪˈmæl.ə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-nə-ˈma-lə-tē How to pronounce animality (audio)/ (ame, mw)

animality — 名詞

1. the part of a person that comes from physical drives and bodily feelings, rather

1.名詞C2
釋義

獸性

人身上與肉體本能有關的一面

the part of a person that comes from physical drives and bodily feelings, rather than from thought or spirit

例句

Bao argued that good poetry never hides the animality inside ordinary human life.

Bao 主張，好的詩從不掩飾平凡生活中潛藏的獸性。

pattern: the animality inside / of [a group or domain]

The novel describes a hungry crowd whose animality slowly takes over their better judgement.

這本小說描寫飢餓的人群，其中的獸性慢慢吞噬了他們的理智。

collocation: animality takes over

同義詞
  • carnality

    stresses bodily desire, especially sexual desire; narrower than animality

  • physicality

    more neutral; focuses on the body without the moral undertone

  • instinct

    everyday word for unlearned drives; less philosophical

反義詞
  • spirituality

    the side of a person tied to the soul, mind, or higher meaning

  • rationality

    the thinking side of a person, guided by reason rather than urges

文法句型

human animality

the animality of [person/group]

用法筆記

Strongly associated with literary, philosophical, or religious writing where the body is contrasted with the mind or soul. Subject is usually a person, a group, or a written work that reflects on human nature.

常見錯誤

❌The puppy showed pure animality when it played with the ball.
✅The puppy showed pure animal behaviour when it played with the ball.
💡sense 1 talks about the animal-like side of humans, not the behaviour of an actual animal.

2. the quality of acting, looking, or feeling like an animal — for example, in raw

2.名詞C2
釋義

動物性

形容像動物般的動作或氣質

the quality of acting, looking, or feeling like an animal — for example, in raw movement, aggression, or sound

例句

Ilan praised the dancer's animality, the way her body seemed to hunt across the stage.

Ilan 讚賞那名舞者的動物性，她的身體彷彿在舞台上獵捕。

pattern: praise/admire someone's animality

Cyrus was shocked by the animality of the fight outside the bar.

Cyrus 對酒吧外那場打鬥所流露的動物性感到震驚。

pattern: the animality of [a violent scene]

同義詞
  • feralness

    stresses being wild or untamed, often after living without rules

  • savagery

    darker and more negative; focuses on cruelty rather than animal-like form

  • wildness

    everyday word; covers nature, behaviour, and energy

反義詞
  • refinement

    polished, controlled manner that hides any animal-like edge

文法句型

the animality of [person/action]

show animality

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 describes a visible, surface quality (movement, sound, look) that resembles an animal, whereas sense 1 names an inner human nature contrasted with mind or soul. Common in arts criticism, dance writing, and descriptions of sport or fighting.

常見錯誤

❌The painting shows the animality between the two lovers.
✅The painting shows the chemistry between the two lovers.
💡'animality' is about animal-like quality, not romantic attraction.