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neurotics

UK //njʊəˈrɒtɪks//US //nʊˈrɑːtɪks//

词源

源自希腊语 'neuron'(神经)与后缀 '-tic'(相关特性),19世纪通过德语 'Neurotiker' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指神经质或情绪不稳定的人,常表现出过度焦虑、强迫行为或非理性恐惧等特征。

“The clinic specializes in treating neurotics with cognitive behavioral therapy.”

(这家诊所专门用认知行为疗法治疗神经质患者。)

“Some artists are considered neurotics because of their extreme sensitivity.”

(一些艺术家因极度敏感而被视为神经质者。)

同义词:anxious individuals, overthinkers, worriers

常见短语

chronic neurotics — 指长期受神经症困扰的人,症状持续且难以自我调节。

“Chronic neurotics may benefit from long-term psychotherapy.”

(长期神经质患者或能从长期心理治疗中获益。)