
好词典

源自希腊语 'neuron'(神经)与后缀 '-osis'(异常状态),18世纪通过德语 'Neurose' 进入英语。
❶ 神经症,指由心理因素引起的精神障碍,表现为焦虑、恐惧或强迫行为等,但患者仍能保持现实感知能力。
“His constant hand-washing was a symptom of his neurosis.”
(他不停地洗手是他神经症的症状表现。)
“The therapist helped her understand the root of her neurosis.”
(心理治疗师帮助她理解了神经症的根源。)
anxiety neurosis — 焦虑性神经症,特指以持续焦虑为主要症状的心理障碍类型。
“The doctor diagnosed him with anxiety neurosis after evaluating his symptoms.”
(医生评估症状后诊断他患有焦虑性神经症。)