compulsive
形容词:- (行为)难以抑制的,强迫性的
- (欲望或需求)无法控制的,强烈的
- (人)沉迷于某种行为或活动的
词语辨析:
compulsive 与 obsessive 的区别:
这两个词都有“强迫性的”之意,但compulsive 聚焦于行为本身,强调难以抑制、无法自拔的特点;而 obsessive 则更注重于思想或念头的困扰,强调过分执着、纠结于某事的特点。
词汇扩充:
compulsive behavior(强迫行为)
compulsive gambler(赌徒)
compulsive liar(强迫性撒谎者)
compulsive eating(强迫性进食)
近义词:
obsessive, uncontrollable, irresistible, overwhelming
反义词:
optional, voluntary, discretionary
柯林斯词典(Collins Dictionary)
compulsive
- Something that is compulsive is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop doing it.
- Someone who is compulsive cannot stop themselves doing something.
- A compulsive action is done by someone who cannot stop themselves doing it.
牛津词典(Oxford Dictionary)
compulsive
- Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
- Irresistibly interesting or exciting; compelling.
- Denoting or involving activities, especially gambling, that are engaged in compulsively and with no regard for the consequences.
用法
compulsive 既可作形容词,也可作名词。
形容词用法:
- He has a compulsive need for attention. (他有一种对关注的强烈需求。)
- The book is a compulsive read. (这本书引人入胜。)
- She has a compulsive personality. (她有一种沉迷于某事的个性。)
名词用法:
- He is a compulsive gambler. (他是一个赌徒。)
- The compulsives are unable to control their actions. (强迫症患者无法控制自己的行为。)
- The company offers support groups for compulsives. (该公司为强迫症患者提供支持小组。)
例句:
- His compulsive need for perfection often hinders his progress.(他对完美的强迫需求常常阻碍他的进步。)
- She has a compulsive habit of checking her phone every few minutes.(她有一种每隔几分钟就查看手机的强迫性习惯。)
- Her compulsive shopping has left her with massive credit card debt.(她沉迷购物,导致积累了巨额信用卡债务。)
- He is a compulsive liar and cannot be trusted.(他是个强迫性的撒谎者,不能被信任。)
- The movie is a compulsive watch for thriller fans.(对于惊悚片迷来说,这部电影是一部无法抗拒的作品。)
- The compulsive behavior of the child worried his parents.(孩子的强迫行为让他的父母很担心。)
- She is a compulsive eater and struggles with her weight.(她有强迫性进食的问题,并且在减肥方面很困难。)
- His compulsive need for control has strained his relationships.(他对控制的强迫需求使他的人际关系紧张。)
- Compulsive gambling can lead to financial ruin.(强迫性赌博可能导致财务破产。)
- The support group helps compulsives overcome their addictive behaviors.(支持小组帮助强迫症患者克服其成瘾性行为。)
- The novel has a compulsive quality that keeps readers engaged until the end.(这部小说有一种引人入胜的特质,使读者一直投入到结尾。)
- She is compulsively drawn to dangerous situations.(她对危险的情况具有强迫性的吸引力。)
- The compulsives are seeking treatment for their addiction.(强迫症患者正在寻求治疗他们的成瘾问题。)
- His compulsive behavior is causing problems in his personal life.(他的强迫行为正在导致他的个人生活问题。)
- She has a compulsive need to be in control of everything.(她有一种对一切事物都要控制的强迫需求。)
- The compulsive nature of his personality makes it difficult for him to relax.(他个性的强迫性使他很难放松。)
- His compulsive need for success drives him to work long hours.(他对成功的强迫需求使他不停地工作长时间。)
- She is a compulsive shopper and often buys things she doesn't need.(她是个强迫性购物者,经常买一些她不需要的东西。)
- His compulsive need for attention often annoys his friends.(他对关注的强迫需求经常让他的朋友感到烦恼。)
- The compulsives are unable to stop themselves from engaging in harmful behaviors.(强迫症患者无法阻止自己从事有害行为。)
- Her compulsive need for orderliness makes her a great organizer.(她对井然有序的强迫需求使她成为了一个出色的组织者。)