
好词典

源自希腊语 'neuron'(神经)和 '-otic'(与...有关的),19世纪通过德语 'neurotisch' 进入英语,最初用于描述神经系统疾病。
❶ 形容人因过度焦虑或情绪不稳定而表现出不正常的行为或思维模式,通常与心理压力或精神紧张有关。
“She became neurotic about keeping the house perfectly clean.”
(她对保持房子一尘不染变得神经质。)
“His neurotic fear of flying made business trips impossible.”
(他对飞行的病态恐惧使他无法出差。)
❶ 指患有神经症的人,表现为长期焦虑、强迫行为或情绪不稳定等症状。
“The therapist specialized in treating neurotics.”
(这位治疗师专门治疗神经症患者。)
“He was labeled a neurotic by his colleagues due to his erratic behavior.”
(由于行为古怪,他被同事贴上了神经质的标签。)
neurotic behavior — 指因焦虑或情绪问题表现出的过度或不合理行为,如反复检查、过度担忧等。
“His neurotic behavior included checking the locks ten times before bed.”
(他的神经质行为包括睡前检查十次门锁。)