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addiction

释义

addiction

noun countable/uncountable

UK /əˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	addiction
plural	addictions

1
a strong need that someone feels to regularly take an illegal or harmful drug
There is a growing problem of drug addiction in our cities.
addiction to:
an addiction to nicotine
Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs
abuse
addiction
addictive
2
a strong need or wish to spend as much time as possible doing a particular activity
addiction to:
His addiction to the Internet is taking over his life.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of want and desire
desire
wish
urge

addiction

noun countable/uncountable

US /əˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	addiction
plural	addictions

1
a strong need that someone feels to regularly take an illegal or harmful drug
There is a growing problem of drug addiction in our cities.
addiction to:
an addiction to nicotine
Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs
abuse
addiction
a monkey on your back
2
a strong need or wish to spend as much time as possible doing a particular activity
addiction to:
His addiction to the Internet is taking over his life.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of want and desire
desire
wish
urge

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