paranoia
US /ˌper.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
UK /ˌpær.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
名词
1.
偏执狂, 妄想症
a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or grandiosity, often accompanied by hallucinations
示例:
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His increasing paranoia made him distrust everyone around him.
他日益增长的偏执使他对周围的每个人都产生了不信任感。
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She suffered from extreme paranoia, believing everyone was out to get her.
她患有极度偏执症，认为每个人都想害她。
2.
多疑, 不信任
a tendency to be excessively suspicious or distrustful of others
示例:
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His constant paranoia about being watched affected his daily life.
他总是偏执地认为有人在监视他，这影响了他的日常生活。
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There was a general sense of paranoia among the employees after the layoffs.
裁员后，员工中普遍存在一种偏执情绪。