单词 | self-torture |
释义 | > as lemmasself-torture self-torture n. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈtɔːtʃə/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈtɔrtʃər/ ΚΠ 1623 Bp. J. Hall Contempl. VII. O.T. xviii. 178 I doe not finde that the true God euer required or accepted the selfe-tortures of his seruants. 1753 J. Nelson Ess. Govt. Children 273 In the Midst of his Self-torture, his only Thoughts are, whether he shall ruin or be ruined. 1832 J. Marsh Epitome Gen. Eccl. Hist. iii. xxiv. 409 Horrid self-tortures are daily practised and applauded. 1937 Pop. Sci. Monthly Aug. 22 (caption) Walking barefoot on a bed of hot coals is a form of self-torture practiced by some ‘holy men’ of India. 2006 Prevention Aug. 182 When temperatures spike and turning on the range is an exercise in self-torture, let Mother Nature come to the rescue. < as lemmas |
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