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妄想
wàng xiǎng
Meaning
- delusion
- to attempt vainly
Definition
荒诞不切实际的想法或信念；在精神医学中指一种病态的、与现实不符的固定观念。
Absurd and unrealistic thoughts or beliefs; in psychiatry, a fixed, false belief that is not based in reality.
Usage
通常作为名词使用，用于描述不合理的幻想或精神症状。也可作动词，表示幻想、空想。
Typically used as a noun to describe unreasonable fantasies or psychiatric symptoms. It can also be used as a verb meaning to fantasize or have delusions.
Examples
- 1 他总是不切实际地妄想一夜暴富。(He always harbors unrealistic delusions of getting rich overnight.)
- 2 医生诊断他患有妄想症。(The doctor diagnosed him with delusional disorder.)
- 3 不要妄想用谎言欺骗所有人。(Don't delude yourself into thinking you can fool everyone with lies.)
- 4 她的妄想让她与朋友疏远。(Her delusions have alienated her from friends.)
- 5 这种妄想源于长期的压力和焦虑。(This delusion stems from long-term stress and anxiety.)
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