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masochism

/ˈmæsəkɪzəm/ American
  • n. 受虐狂, 受虐倾向
Definition
  • n. the tendency to enjoy pain or suffering
Example
His love of extremely spicy food bordered on pure masochism.
他对极辣食物的喜爱几乎到了自虐的地步。