| 单词 | lunatic |
| 释义 | lunatic (luːnətɪk ) Word forms: lunatics 1. countable noun If you describe someone as a lunatic, you think they behave in a dangerous, stupid, or annoying way. [informal, disapproval] Her son thinks she's an absolute raving lunatic. Synonyms: nutter [British, slang], nut [slang], maniac, loony [slang] 2. adjective If you describe someone's behaviour or ideas as lunatic, you think they are very foolish and possibly dangerous. [disapproval] ...the operation of the market taken to lunatic extremes. ...a country spurned until now by all except the more lunatic of journalists and adventurers. Synonyms: mad, crazy, insane, irrational 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a place or situation as lunatic, you mean that it is confused and seems out of control. He pleads for sanity in a lunatic world. 4. countable noun People who were mentally ill used to be called lunatics. [old-fashioned, offensive] Translations: Chinese: 疯子 Japanese: 愚人 |
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