aversion therapy
US /əˈvɜːr.ʒən ˌθer.ə.pi/
UK /əˈvɜːr.ʒən ˌθer.ə.pi/
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嫌悪療法
a type of behavior therapy designed to make a patient give up an undesirable habit by causing them to associate it with an unpleasant effect.
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Aversion therapy is sometimes used to treat addiction.
嫌悪療法は、依存症の治療に用いられることがあります。
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The patient underwent aversion therapy to stop smoking.
患者は喫煙をやめるために嫌悪療法を受けた。