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ecstasy

UK //ˈɛkstəsi//US //ˈɛkstəsi//

词源

源自希腊语 'ekstasis'(意为‘出神’或‘脱离常态’),通过拉丁语 'extasis' 进入英语,原指精神上的超脱状态。

noun

❶ 极度兴奋或喜悦的状态,通常指情感上达到顶点时的强烈快感,可能由艺术、宗教或药物引发。

“She was in ecstasy when she won the championship.”

(赢得冠军时她欣喜若狂。)

“The music sent him into a state of ecstasy.”

(音乐让他进入狂喜状态。)

❶ 一种非法毒品(MDMA的俗称),能引起强烈的愉悦感和幻觉,常出现在夜店场景中。

“The police found ecstasy pills in his bag.”

(警察在他的包里发现了摇头丸。)

“Taking ecstasy can have serious health consequences.”

(服用摇头丸可能对健康造成严重后果。)

同义词:bliss, euphoria, rapture, elation, joy

常见短语

in ecstasy — 处于极度兴奋或狂喜的状态,形容人因某事感到极度的快乐或满足。

“The fans were in ecstasy after their team's victory.”

(球队获胜后,粉丝们欣喜若狂。)