| 释义 |
ad·dic·tion
\əˈdikshən, aˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: addict (I) + -ion
1. obsolete : inclination, bent
2.
a. : the quality or state of being addicted; specifically : the compulsive uncontrolled use of habit-forming drugs beyond the period of medical need or under conditions harmful to society
< the extent of addiction ranged from 2 months to 10 years >
b. : enthusiastic devotion, strong inclination, or frequent indulgence
< his addiction to the comics >
< his addiction to vivid metaphors >
3. [Latin addiction-, addictio, from addictus + -ion-, -io -ion] : a formal award or assignment of a person or thing to another; especially : an award made by a praetor or other magistrate (as of a debtor to his creditor) |