obscenity

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Collins 1

n. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
n. an offensive or indecent word or phrase
n. an obscene act

n. 淫秽, 淫秽的语言(或行为、动作), 可憎的事
[法] 猥亵, 淫诲, 猥亵的言语或行动

Collins 星级

12,535

BNC 频率

11,789

使用频率

obscenity 由词根 obscen-（与不雅、猥亵相关）和后缀 -ity（表示状态或性质）构成，整体意思是指不雅的状态或性质。

例句

1. The movie was criticized for its use of obscenity.

这部电影因使用粗俗语言而受到批评。

2. Parents often worry about the obscenity in some video games.

家长们常常担心某些电子游戏中的粗俗内容。

3. The comedian was fined for his obscenity during the performance.

这位喜剧演员因在表演中使用粗俗语言而被罚款。