| 单词 | compulsive |
| 释义 | compulsive (once / 8237 pages) 1adjn 2adj Compulsive people have irresistible urges to do certain things, like a compulsive gossip who simply cannot keep a secret. If you're compulsive, you can't stop yourself from doing something, like compulsive counting of the sidewalk blocks on your way to school. There is sometimes an upside to compulsive behavior — like a compulsive desire to be the best hockey player, which makes you work hard to make it happen. Someone who has compulsive tendencies can be called a compulsive, the noun form of the word. WORD FAMILYcompulsive: compulsively, compulsiveness, compulsives, compulsivity+/compel: compelled, compelling, compels, compulsion, compulsive/compelling: compellingly/compulsion: compulsions USAGE EXAMPLESCompulsive eating is an addiction, very much like alcoholism. New York Times(May 02, 2016) The whole thing is more like the compulsive re-enactment of a trauma than the inscription of a fond reminiscence. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) Answer: Compulsive hoarding is a serious disorder that’s hard to treat unless the person is willing to change—and hoarders rarely are. Los Angeles Times(Dec 25, 2016) 1 1adj caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion compulsive drinking Syn neurotic, psychoneurotic affected with emotional disorder 2n a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things 2Hypo|Hyper control freak someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people exhibitionist, flashersomeone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals perfectionista person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards workaholicperson with a compulsive need to work streakersomeone who takes off all their clothes and runs naked through a public place individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul a human being adj strongly motivated to succeed Syn determined, driven ambitious having a strong desire for success or achievement |
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