compulsive
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/🇺🇸 US/kәm'pʌlsiv/
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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-derivedCommon 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.