sadistic
UK/sæ'distik/US
GREA1
Definitions
adj.
Taking pleasure in causing pain or humiliation to others
虐待狂的；以折磨他人为乐的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsadistother
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=sadistic
Common Collocations
- 1.sadistic pleasure虐待的快感
- 2.sadistic behavior虐待行为
- 3.sadistic tendencies虐待倾向
- 4.[sadistic streak]残忍的一面
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sadistic villain enjoyed watching his victims suffer in silence.
- 2.
Some critics accused the director of having a sadistic obsession with graphic violence.
- 3.
His sadistic sense of humor made his colleagues deeply uncomfortable.