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addiction

🇬🇧 UK/ə'dɪkʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/ә'dikʃәn/
B2

Definitions

n.

A compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior that is harmful and difficult to stop.

上瘾;成瘾;癖嗜

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
adto, toward, near
+
dicsay, speak, declare
+
tionact, process, state
=addiction

Common Collocations

  • 1.drug addiction毒品成瘾
  • 2.nicotine addiction尼古丁成瘾
  • 3.internet addiction网络成瘾

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Nicotine addiction affects millions of people worldwide.

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