sadism

n.[心] 虐待狂,病态的残忍

虐待狂；施虐者；对他人痛苦产生乐趣的行为或倾向。

名词

1. The serial killer's actions were driven by sadism, deriving pleasure from causing pain to others.
这个连环杀手的行为源于虐待狂，从给他人造成痛苦中获得快乐。
2. He derived great sadistic pleasure from torturing small animals as a child.
他在孩童时期以折磨小动物获得巨大的虐待快感。