| 单词 | insanity |
| 释义 | insanity (ɪnsænɪti ) 1. uncountable noun Insanity is the state of being insane. The defence pleaded insanity, but the defendant was found guilty and sentenced. 2. uncountable noun If you describe a decision or an action as insanity, you think it is very foolish. [disapproval] It was a period of collective insanity, of legalized murder and mayhem. ...the final financial insanity of the 1980s. Synonyms: stupidity, folly, lunacy, irresponsibility Collocations: temporary insanity Perhaps she was overcome by the heat, or more probably it was just a moment of temporary insanity. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Sport, like life, is about mastering the art of temporary insanity. Times, Sunday Times (2008) A temporary insanity may ensue. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Translations: Chinese: 精神错乱 Japanese: 狂気 |
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