Sensual与Sensuous的语义辨析及翻译处理:
一、词源学维度
1. Sensual(14世纪进入英语)
-- 源自拉丁语"sensualis",与肉体感受相关
-- 词根"sensus"(感觉)+ "-alis"(形容词后缀)
-- 宗教语境中常指"肉欲的"
2. Sensuous(17世纪由弥尔顿创造)
-- 人为构造词,旨在区 ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
word-vs-word-cn
【Sensual】 means physically gratifying to the body or its senses.
- She delighted in the 【sensual】 warmth of the Hawaiian Islands.
【Sensuous】 means appealing to the senses.
- Her music is not only warm and 【sensuous】 , but relaxing as well.