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paramour

/ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/

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noun

情人，情妇, 奸夫淫妇

(somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.

Examples :

"to run away with a paramour"

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noun

情侣，爱人。

The Virgin Mary or Jesus Christ (when addressed by a person of the opposite sex).

Examples :

"Sister Agnes, deep in prayer, whispered, "Blessed paramour, Jesus, guide me on my path." "

艾格尼丝修女虔诚地祈祷着，轻声说：“我主耶稣，我爱恋的主，请指引我前进的道路。”

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adverb

出于色欲地，热烈地

(of loving, etc.) Passionately, out of sexual desire.

Examples :

"He gazed at her paramour, a look of longing in his eyes. "

他热烈地望着她，眼中充满了渴望，显然是出于对她的色欲。