early 15c., "pleasing excitement," from Latin titillationem (nominative titillatio) "a tickling," noun of action from past participle stem of titillare "to tickle," imitative of giggling.
权威例句
1. That TV show is nothing but titillation. It's got no substance.
那个电视节目只会哗众取宠,没有任何实质内容。
2. Protective of his art and proud of his technical prowess, Gleis doesn't want his images used for pure titillation.