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hyperactive

UK/haɪpər'æktɪv/US/,haipә(:)'ræktiv/
A2

Definitions

adj.

Abnormally or excessively active and unable to keep still

极度活跃的,活动过度的,多动的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hyper-over, excessive
+
actdo, act, drive
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=hyperactive

hyper- (over, excessive) + active = excessively active. Often medical, describing children who cannot stay still.

Root act still carries 59 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.hyperactive child多动的孩子
  • 2.hyperactive behavior过度活跃的行为

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Too much sugar can make children hyperactive.

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