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delusions

UK /dɪˈluːʒənz/US /dɪˈluːʒənz/

词源

源自拉丁语 'delusio',意为‘欺骗’或‘错觉’,后通过法语 'délusion' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指一种错误的信念或想法,通常是由于误解或精神疾病导致的,即使有相反的证据,当事人仍坚信不疑。

“He suffered from delusions that he was a famous movie star.”

(他有一种错觉,认为自己是一位著名的电影明星。)

“Her delusions made it difficult for her to distinguish reality from fantasy.”

(她的妄想使她难以区分现实和幻想。)

同义词:fantasies, illusions, misconceptions

常见短语

delusions of grandeur — 指一种夸大的妄想,认为自己拥有非凡的能力、地位或重要性,通常与现实不符。

“His delusions of grandeur made him believe he could become president without any experience.”

(他的妄自尊大让他相信自己可以在没有任何经验的情况下成为总统。)