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单词 agoraphobic
释义

agoraphobic

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adjective

ag·​o·​ra·​pho·​bic ˌa-g(ə-)rə-ˈfō-bik How to pronounce agoraphobic (audio)
ə-ˌgȯr-ə-
: relating to, affected with, or inclined to agoraphobia : abnormally fearful of open or public spaces from which escape (as during a panic attack) may be difficult or impossible
an agoraphobic patient
My mother was agoraphobic, which means she was often housebound, terrified of stores, cars and crowds. Michael Christie
I'm sure it was a really good camp, and I bet all but the most agoraphobic kids would have a great time there. John Kelly

agoraphobic

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noun

plural agoraphobics
: a person who has an abnormal fear of open or public spaces : a person affected with agoraphobia : agoraphobe
Experts say agoraphobics usually associate their panic with the place they first experience it … Lena Williams
Because of this fear, agoraphobics map out safe zones (their homes, usually) and retreat into private worlds, which can become prisons. Michael Christie

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1878, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

agoraphobic 1 of 2

adjective

ag·​o·​ra·​pho·​bic -ˈfō-bik How to pronounce agoraphobic (audio)
: of, relating to, or affected with agoraphobia
agoraphobic attacks
an agoraphobic patient

agoraphobic

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noun

variants or agoraphobe
ˈag(-ə)-rə-ˌfōb How to pronounce agoraphobic (audio)
also agoraphobiac
ˌag(-ə)-rə-ˈfō-bē-ˌak How to pronounce agoraphobic (audio)
: a person affected with agoraphobia
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