单词 | insane |
释义 | insane (ɪnseɪn ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 Someone who is insane has a mind that does not work in a normal way, with the result that their behaviour is very strange. Some people simply can't take it and they just go insane. The insane are people who are insane. This use could cause offence. ...the state hospital for the criminally insane. 2. adjective If you describe a decision or action as insane, you think it is very foolish or excessive. [disapproval] I said, 'Listen, this is completely insane.' ...insane jealousy. Synonyms: stupid, foolish, daft [informal], bizarre insanely adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB with verb] I would be insanely jealous if Bill left me for another woman. 3. adjective People sometimes use insane to mean ' extreme'. [informal] I still spend an insane amount of money shopping for clothes. insanely adverb [usually ADVERB adjective] Their insanely catchy, upbeat songs make you instantly hum along. The food looked insanely delicious. Translations: Chinese: 患精神病的 Japanese: 正気でない |
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