escapism

Definitions

escape + -ism (a practice or tendency) = the habit of mentally escaping reality. Unlike a physical escape, this is fleeing into films, games, or daydreams. See escape.

Common Collocations

• 1.pure escapism纯粹的逃避
• 2.a form of escapism一种逃避现实的方式

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Watching movies all weekend was pure escapism for him.

• 2.

  Some critics dismiss fantasy fiction as mere escapism.