masturbate

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Collins 1

v. stimulate sexually
v. get sexual gratification through self-stimulation

v. 手淫

Collins 星级

25,020

BNC 频率

17,500

使用频率

masturbate 由词根 mastur- 和后缀 -bate 组成。这里的 mastur- 源于拉丁语，意为“手”，而 -bate 可理解为“动作”或“行为”。联想为“用手进行的行为”。

例句

1. Some people choose to masturbate as a way to explore their own bodies.

有些人选择自慰作为探索自己身体的一种方式。

2. Masturbation can be a normal part of human sexuality.

自慰可以是人类性行为的正常部分。

3. It's important to understand that masturbation is a private matter.

理解自慰是私事很重要。