The sensual appetites and inclinations as antagonistic to the nobler elements of human nature. In theological language (after St. Paul's use of σάρξ)…
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| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > physical sensibility > sensuous pleasure > sensuality > [noun] > the fleshly nature of man (9) fleshc1200 The sensual appetites and inclinations as antagonistic to the nobler elements of human nature. In theological language (after St. Paul's use of σάρξ)… carrion1377 transferred. (a) Used (contemptuously) of a living human body; cf. carcass, n. (? obsolete); †(b) the fleshly nature of man, ‘the flesh’ in the… flesh-lusta1400 sensualityc1405 The aspect of human nature concerned with the senses as opposed to the intellect or spirit; the animal nature of humans, esp. as the source of… fleshlinessa1425 Fleshly quality or state, carnality; ‘carnal passions or appetites’ (Johnson). blooda1599 As (implicitly) contrasted with the mind or the spirit: the physical nature of man; (hence) animal passions; base or fleshly appetites. Cf. flesh and… Subcategories:— regarded as a source of evil (1) — following of instead of higher nature (1) — carnal thing or action (1) |
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