masochistic
masochistic — 形容詞
- masochisticpositive
- more masochisticcomparative
- most masochisticsuperlative
1. describing a person who feels sexual excitement when they suffer physical pain o
性受虐的
從被控制或傷害中獲得性快感的
describing a person who feels sexual excitement when they suffer physical pain or are told what to do by another person; relating to the sexual practice commonly referred to as masochism
Dr. Adina explained that masochistic behaviour in relationships often stems from early childhood experiences.
Adina 醫師解釋說，親密關係中的性受虐行為通常源自於童年早期的經歷。
masochistic behaviour + domain: psychology
The novel's hero has masochistic desires that trap him in painful relationships.
小說中的主角懷有受虐慾望，使他在痛苦的戀情中無法自拔。
masochistic desires + attributive use
Inês found it difficult to discuss her masochistic fantasies with her therapist at first.
Inês 起初覺得和治療師討論自己的受虐幻想相當困難。
Priya told her therapist that her masochistic relationship had begun with simple games of pretend.
Priya 告訴治療師，她的性受虐關係是從簡單的角色扮演遊戲開始的。
Carlos felt ashamed of his masochistic fantasies and worried what his girlfriend would think.
Carlos 對自己的性受虐幻想感到羞愧，擔心女友會怎麼想。
- submissive
focuses on yielding to another's control, not necessarily linked to sexual pleasure or pain
- sadistic
deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others rather than receiving it
文法句型
masochistic + noun
seem/appear + masochistic
find + noun + masochistic
用法筆記
This sense appears most often in clinical psychology texts and discussions of human sexuality. Outside these contexts, speakers usually intend the figurative sense (sense 2).
常見錯誤
2. describing behaviour where a person seems to take pleasure in choosing difficult
自討苦吃的
享受常人認為痛苦之事的
describing behaviour where a person seems to take pleasure in choosing difficult or painful experiences that other people would naturally try to avoid
Meera called her weekend schedule almost masochistic but refused to cancel any of it.
Meera 形容自己週末的行程簡直自討苦吃，但她拒絕取消任何一項。
almost masochistic [self-aware exaggeration]
Three marathons in two weeks seems like a masochistic pursuit for a non-professional athlete.
在兩週內跑三場馬拉松，對非職業運動員來說簡直是自虐的追求。
masochistic pursuit + seems like + noun phrase
Returning to his old job had a masochistic quality Jabari could not explain.
回到原來的高壓工作有一種 Jabari 無法解釋的自虐特質。
Biking across Canada in winter was a masochistic idea, but Anong signed up anyway.
冬天騎單車穿越加拿大是個自虐的想法，但 Anong 還是報名了。
Esme thought her brother's habit of watching sad films was mildly masochistic.
Esme 認為哥哥喜歡看悲傷電影的習慣有點自虐傾向。
- self-destructive
focuses on causing harm to oneself rather than any element of pleasure or satisfaction
- self-defeating
emphasises that a behaviour works against the person's own goals, without necessarily implying enjoyment
- perverse
suggests a stubborn or contrary choice that goes against reason, with less emphasis on pain
- self-caring
acting in a way that protects one's own wellbeing
- sensible
making choices that are practical and beneficial
文法句型
masochistic + noun
seem/appear + masochistic
find + noun + masochistic
用法筆記
More common in everyday language than sense 1. Often used with a tone of mild surprise or disbelief about someone's life choices. Frequently modified by almost, nearly, or somewhat to indicate the speaker is exaggerating.