insanity
UK/in'sæniti/US
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Definitions
n.
The state of being severely mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality.
精神错乱，疯狂；极度愚蠢
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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sanroot
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itystate, quality, condition
=insanity
Common Collocations
- 1.temporary insanity暂时的精神失常
- 2.insanity plea精神失常的辩护
- 3.[insanity] defense[精神失常]防御
Example Sentences
- 1.
The criminal pleaded insanity to avoid responsibility for the crime.
- 2.
It would be insanity to drive so recklessly in this weather.