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forgetfulness

UK //fəˈɡet.fəl.nəs//US //fɚˈɡet.fəl.nəs//

词源

源自中古英语,由 forgetful(健忘的)加名词后缀 -ness 构成,最终可追溯至古英语 forgietan(忘记)。

noun

❶ 指健忘或记忆力差的状态,常用来描述容易忘记事情或信息的情况。

“His forgetfulness often leads to missed appointments.”

(他的健忘常常导致错过约会。)

“As she grew older, her forgetfulness became more noticeable.”

(随着年龄增长,她的健忘变得更加明显。)

同义词:absent-mindedness, memory loss, amnesia

常见短语

senior forgetfulness — 特指老年人因年龄增长而出现的记忆力减退现象。

“Mild senior forgetfulness is common but should be monitored.”

(轻微的老年健忘很常见,但需要关注其发展。)