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compulsive

🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/🇺🇸 US/kәm'pʌlsiv/
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Resulting from or relating to an uncontrollable urge; unable to stop a particular behaviour.

强迫性的;难以自控的

n.

A person who exhibits compulsive, uncontrollable behaviour.

有强迫行为的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
comtogether, with
+
pulspush, drive
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=compulsive

Common Collocations

  • 1.compulsive behavior强迫行为

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The compulsive gambler couldn't resist the urge to bet despite the financial consequences.

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