单词 | lunatic |
释义 | lunatic From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlunaticlu‧na‧tic /ˈluːnətɪk/ noun [countable]1 CRAZYsomeone who behaves in a crazy or very stupid way – often used humorously This hotel is run by a lunatic!2 old-fashionedMENTALLY ILL a very offensive word for someone who is mentally ill a dangerous lunatic3 → the lunatic fringe —lunatic adjective [only before noun] lunatic behaviourOrigin lunatic (1200-1300) Old French lunatique, from Late Latin lunaticus, from Latin luna ( → LUNAR); because people thought mental illness was caused by the moon |
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