来自拉丁语prurire,痒，强烈的渴望，性欲，可能来自PIE*preus,冰冻，燃烧，词源同freeze,frost.该印欧语矛盾的词义参照由于冷导致的冻疮热。

1. We read the gossip written about them with prurient interest.

我们翻看他们的八卦时带着不洁的想法。

2. She showed a prurient interest in the details of the rape case.

她对那强奸案的细节津津乐道.

3. Something, such as language or printed matter, considered obscene, prurient, or immoral.

猥亵的东西被认为猥亵的 、 荒淫的或淫汤的东西, 例如语言或印刷物.

4. The new film will ambush the unwary, appal the squeamish and get unwanted attention the prurient.

这部新片将出其不意地震撼粗心的观众, 令胆小的观众感到惊骇,并得到好色之徒讨厌的关注.

5. He showed a very prurient interest in the details of the rape case.

他对这一强奸案的细节津津乐道.