debauch

🇬🇧 UK/di'bɒ:tʃ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To morally corrupt someone; to lead into excessive indulgence or immoral behaviour.

使堕落,腐化;引诱

n.

An episode of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; an orgy.

放荡行为,狂欢纵饮

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The temptations of the city debauched him morally.

  • 2.

    He was debauchched by the lifestyle of excess.

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