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hypersensitive

UK //ˌhaɪ.pəˈsen.sɪ.tɪv//US //ˌhaɪ.pɚˈsen.sə.t̬ɪv//

词源

源自希腊语 hyper-(过度) + sensitive(敏感),19世纪中期进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指对某些事物或情况反应过度敏感,容易因小事而产生强烈情绪或身体反应。常用于形容人的性格或生理状态。

“She is hypersensitive to criticism and often cries when given feedback.”

(她对批评极度敏感,收到反馈时经常哭泣。)

“My skin is hypersensitive and turns red with most skincare products.”

(我的皮肤非常敏感,使用大多数护肤品都会发红。)

同义词:oversensitive, touchy, allergic

常见短语

hypersensitive to — 表示对某种特定事物或情况反应过度敏感,常用于描述身体过敏或情感脆弱。

“Many newborns are hypersensitive to bright lights.”

(许多新生儿对强光异常敏感。)