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lewd

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++lewd /luːd/ adjective  RUDE/OBSCENEusing rude words or movements that make you think of sex 好色的,下流的,淫荡的 lewd comments 下流话lewdly adverblewdness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
lewdLots of them are seriously lewd.They expressed their fury with the godly in lewd ballads that echo through Underdown's story.He was accused of lewd behavior by a woman from his own parish, then banished for seven years.Gerard was once accused of lewd behavior by a woman, which he did not challenge.a lewd gestureAlthough his jokes were a little lewd, he always made us laugh.Even Isay unbent a little, and grinned at a raven-haired wench when she made a lewd pluck at his staff.They frequented the tavern and engaged in unspecified lewd practices.He would promise to help her, making lewd suggestions.I intend Henceforth every night to sit With my lewd, well-natured friend, Drinking to engender wit.""Say no more!'' he grinned, giving her a lewd wink.
Origin lewd Old English læwede not a priest, knowing nothing
lewd adjectiveChinese
of that Corpus using make you think rude or sex words movements


lewd
lewd /luːd/ adjective
 Language: Old English
 Origin: læwede 'not a priest, knowing nothing'
using rude words or movements that make you think of sex:
    lewd comments
—lewdly adverb
—lewdness noun [uncountable]


lewdBrE /luːd/ 🔊, also /ljuːd/ 🔊NAmE /luːd/ 🔊 adjectivereferring to sex in a rude and offensive way 粗野下流的;淫荡的;猥亵的 SYN obscene lewd behaviour/jokes/suggestions粗俗下流的行为/玩笑/暗示 lewd·ly BrE /ˈluːdli/ 🔊, also /ˈljuːdli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈluːdli/ 🔊 adverb lewd·ness BrE /ˈluːdnəs/ 🔊, also /ˈljuːdnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈluːdnəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]