| 单词 | claustrophobic |
| 释义 | claustrophobic (once / 27811 pages) adj Claustrophobic can be used to describe someone with a fear of small, enclosed spaces. If you're claustrophobic, there is almost nothing scarier than the prospect of being trapped in an elevator for a long time. The Latin phobia means fear. In this case, it's paired with claudere, which means "to close;" claustrophobic describes a fear of being in a small, closed-off spaces. You can use this word to talk about someone with a psychiatric condition or with a milder affliction, even just a dislike for tiny or enclosed areas. You can also use claustrophobic to describe a place that makes you feel panicked, like the claustrophobic room at the library where your manga club meets every week. WORD FAMILYclaustrophobic: claustrophobically+/claustrophobe: claustrophobes/claustrophobia: claustrophobe, claustrophobic USAGE EXAMPLESBut life as a Marine on the ship, with its claustrophobic berthing areas and dull routine, was mind-numbing. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Scaffolding stretches above him in an impenetrable line, ensuring that the walk home is dark and claustrophobic. New York Times(Dec 02, 2016) “The girls will get claustrophobic,” said Mr. Simmons, who wore a Yankees cap and prayer beads with an Om pendant. New York Times(Nov 16, 2016) 1adj suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places Syn afraid filled with fear or apprehension 2adj uncomfortably closed or hemmed in a claustrophobic little room Syn confined not free to move about |
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