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insane

UK/ɪnˈseɪn/US/in'sein/
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Definitions

adj.

Severely mentally ill; utterly mad; extremely foolish or unreasonable.

精神失常的,疯狂的;极其荒唐的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
sanestem
=insane

Common Collocations

  • 1.insane asylum精神病院
  • 2.insane person精神失常的人
  • 3.[absolutely] insane[完全]疯狂的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The insane behavior of the suspect indicated severe mental illness.

  • 2.

    The insane prices at this luxury store are absolutely ridiculous.

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