suicidal
UK/ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdl/US/sjui'saidәl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Having thoughts of or a tendency toward suicide.
有自杀倾向的。
adj.
Extremely dangerous or self-destructive.
自我毁灭的；近乎送死的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuicideroot
+
-alcut, kill
=suicidal
suicide + -al = relating to suicide. The second sense is figurative: a suicidal plan is one so reckless it amounts to self-destruction.
Common Collocations
- 1.suicidal thoughts自杀念头
- 2.suicidal tendencies自杀倾向
- 3.feel suicidal有自杀的念头
- 4.suicidal mission送死的任务
Example Sentences
- 1.
If you are feeling suicidal, please reach out to someone you trust.
- 2.
Attacking without backup would be suicidal.