hedonic
UKhiːˈdɒnɪkUShiːˈdɑːnɪk
Meaning
1adj.
与快乐有关的,享乐主义的
Usage
The study focuses on the hedonic aspects of consumer behavior, such as the pursuit of pleasure and satisfaction.
这项研究关注消费者行为的享乐方面,例如对快乐和满足的追求。
Many video games are designed with a strong hedonic appeal to keep players engaged.
许多电子游戏的设计具有很强的享乐吸引力,以保持玩家的参与度。
His decision was driven more by hedonic desires than by practical considerations.
他的决定更多是由享乐欲望驱动,而非实际考虑。
Etymology
hedonic 一词直接源于希腊语哲学传统。其核心词根 hedone 在古希腊语中即指“快乐”,是伦理学中“享乐主义”(hedonism)的理论基石。后缀 -ic 则像一个标签,将其定义为“与快乐相关的”特质。因此,该词的词义逻辑非常清晰:它直接从其词根“快乐”衍生而来,专门用于描述那些追求或产生愉悦感的事物,其现代含义完美保留了这一原始概念。