| 单词 | escapism |
| 释义 | escapism (once / 21490 pages) n Escapism is the tendency to withdraw from the world into daydreams or entertainment. If you find yourself watching hours of TV every day, you should ask yourself: is it escapism, or just a really exciting show? When life gets difficult, escapism gives people a way to take a break from reality. A person's escapism might consist of playing video games, reading books, or fantasizing about living in a foreign country. Some see escapism as negative, hiding an underlying sadness or depression, while others insist that everyone indulges in escapism to some extent. The word was first used in the 1930s by US psychologists. WORD FAMILYescapism: escapist+/escape: escaped, escapee, escapes, escaping, escapism, inescapable/escapee: escapees/escapist: escapists/inescapable: inescapably USAGE EXAMPLESBut it is perhaps the element of fantasy that appeals to young Chinese looking for a little escapism. BBC(Dec 18, 2016) Pop Culture Quest is a look at the nature of fandom and, as Hamill tells the Guardian, the escapism it provides.. The Guardian(Dec 18, 2016) And I think that’s a more powerful idea than that of mere escapism. New York Times(Dec 12, 2016) n an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy his alcohol problem was a form of escapism Syn|Hyper escape diversion, recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates |
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