lechery
noun [ U ] formal disapproving uk/ˈletʃ.ər.i/ us/ˈletʃ.ɚ.i/
(尤指男性)好色
behaviour, especially by men, that shows a strong sexual interest in someone
He has a reputation for lechery. 他以好色闻名。
He was soon back to his old pursuits - drinking and lechery. 他很快又恢复了以前的嗜好——酗酒和好色。
See: lecherous
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- He treats women in a manner closer to lechery than to old-style courtesy.
- Chris was frequently accused of lechery.
- The play is a tale of lechery, greed and redemption.