1. a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something
對某事物強烈且有害的、需要定期滿足或進行的依賴
He sought help for his gambling addiction.
他為自己的賭博成癮尋求幫助。
Video game addiction can interfere with daily life.
電玩成癮可能會干擾日常生活。
Addiction Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
addiction
noun
快速理解
What does "Addiction" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Addiction"?
指對某事物產生強烈且難以控制的依賴，通常帶來負面後果。
- 1
物質成癮
EN: a compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
翻譯: 對某種成癮性物質（如毒品、酒精）產生生理上的強迫性需求。
- 2
行為成癮
EN: a compulsive engagement in a rewarding behavior despite harmful consequences.
翻譯: 對某種能帶來獎勵感的行為（如賭博、上網、玩遊戲）產生強迫性參與，即使知道有害。
- 3
強烈愛好
EN: an intense enthusiasm or devotion to an activity or interest.
翻譯: 對某項活動或興趣表現出極度的熱情或投入（用法較為誇張或非正式）。
小提醒：中文的「上癮」或「成癮」通常指負面依賴（如 points 1 & 2），而英文 "addiction" 在非正式語境中也可用於形容對健康愛好的極度熱衷（如 point 3），使用時需注意語境差異。
發音（How to Pronounce "Addiction" in English）
How to pronounce "Addiction" in English?"Addiction" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Addiction" from YouTube Videos
Embracing otherness, embracing myself | Thandiwe Newton
TED
“I was in Congo in February, dancing and celebrating with women who've survived the destruction of their selves in literally unthinkable ways -- destroyed because other brutalized, psychopathic selves all over that beautiful land are fueling our selves' addiction to iPods, Pads and bling, which further disconnect ourselves from ever feeling their pain, their suffering, their death.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Addiction"?How does "Addiction" change by context?
2. the state of being addicted, especially to drugs or alcohol
成癮的狀態，尤指對毒品或酒精
The clinic specializes in treating drug addiction.
這間診所專門治療毒癮。
Years of addiction had taken a toll on his health.
多年的毒癮對他的健康造成了損害。
3. great interest in and commitment to a particular thing or activity
對特定事物或活動的極大興趣與投入
She has an addiction to collecting vintage stamps.
她對收集老郵票有種狂熱的愛好。
His addiction to mountain biking fills his weekends.
他對登山自行車的熱愛填滿了他的週末。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Addiction"?How to make natural sentences with "Addiction"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| addiction to + noun | 對…的成癮 | He has an addiction to gambling. (他有賭博成癮。) |
| addiction + verb (e.g., takes hold, develops) | 成癮（開始、形成） | Her addiction developed during her college years. (她的成癮問題在大學時期形成。) |
| struggle with/battle/fight + addiction | 與成癮問題搏鬥 | He is bravely fighting his addiction. (他正勇敢地與自己的成癮問題搏鬥。) |
| overcome/beat + addiction | 克服/戰勝成癮 | She sought professional help to overcome her addiction. (她尋求專業協助以克服她的成癮問題。) |
| form/develop an addiction | 形成/發展出成癮 | It's easy to form an addiction to social media. (很容易對社群媒體形成依賴。) |
| a(n) + adjective + addiction | 一種…的成癮 | He has a severe addiction to painkillers. (他對止痛藥有嚴重的成癮問題。) |
用法說明
How is "Addiction" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Addiction"?
addiction to + noun vs addicted to + verb-ing
- addiction to + noun：表示對某種事物或物質的「成癮」狀態，後接名詞或名詞性短語。
- addicted to + verb-ing：表示「對做某事成癮」，強調的是成癮性的行為或活動，後接動名詞 (V-ing)。
- 注意核心區別：addiction 是名詞，描述「成癮」這個狀態或問題本身；addicted 是形容詞，描述人「成癮的」狀態。 EN: His addiction to social media is affecting his sleep. 翻譯: 他對社交媒體的成癮正在影響他的睡眠。
EN:He is addicted to scrolling through social media before bed.
翻譯:他對睡前滑社交媒體上癮。
EN:The documentary explored her addiction to prescription drugs.
翻譯:這部紀錄片探討了她對處方藥的成癮。
EN:She became addicted to taking painkillers after her surgery.
翻譯:她在手術後對服用止痛藥上癮了。
總結建議
描述成癮的對象（事物）時用「addiction to + 名詞」，描述對某種行為成癮時則用「addicted to + V-ing」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Addiction" and similar words?How to choose "Addiction" vs alternatives?
addiction vs habit
「addiction」指生理或心理上的強烈依賴，常伴隨負面後果且難以戒除；「habit」則指經常重複的行為，可以是中性或正面的，較容易改變。
addiction vs dependence
「addiction」強調強迫性的行為模式與失控，即使有負面影響仍持續；「dependence」側重身體因適應物質而產生的生理需求，停用會出現戒斷症狀。
addiction vs compulsion
「addiction」通常涉及對某種物質或活動的渴望與愉悅感；「compulsion」則是一種難以抗拒的衝動去執行特定行為，常為減輕焦慮，未必帶來愉悅。
口語用法
How is "Addiction" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Addiction"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會直接引用自己或他人的話來談論成癮。 EN: I remember him saying, "My phone addiction is getting out of hand." 翻譯: 我記得他說過：「我對手機上癮的情況越來越失控了。」
EN:She was like, "It's not an addiction; I can quit anytime!"
翻譯:她當時就說：「這不算上癮啦，我隨時都可以戒掉！」
語氣強調
為了強調成癮的嚴重性或難以控制，常會加入一些口語化的修飾詞。 EN: I have a serious addiction to that new online game. 翻譯: 我對那款新的線上遊戲有「超級嚴重」的上癮。
EN:This social media app is so addictive—it's a total time-suck.
翻譯:這個社群媒體應用程式太容易讓人上癮了——根本是個時間黑洞。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述成癮狀況時，會用一些填充詞來連接思緒。 EN: My coffee habit is, you know, basically an addiction at this point. 翻譯: 我的咖啡習慣，那個，基本上到現在已經算是一種成癮了。
EN:It's kind of like... an addiction to the drama on that show.
翻譯:這有點像是……對那部劇裡的戲劇情節上癮了。
正式寫作注意：在學術報告、正式文件或新聞寫作中，應避免使用上述引述、誇張語氣詞或填充停頓等口語表達，建議使用更精確、中性的詞語，如「依賴」、「成癮行為」、「難以克制」等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Addiction"?What fixed phrases with "Addiction" should I remember?
addiction to something
addiction to [noun/noun phrase]
對某事物的成癮
drug addiction
[adjective] addiction
毒癮，藥物成癮
internet addiction
[adjective] addiction
網路成癮
battle/fight addiction
verb + addiction
對抗成癮
overcome addiction
verb + addiction
克服成癮
addiction treatment
addiction + noun
成癮治療
struggle with addiction
struggle with + addiction
與成癮問題搏鬥
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Addiction"?Which "Addiction" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has addiction to video games.
✓He has an addiction to video games.
The word 'addiction' is a countable noun and requires an article (a/an) when used in singular form to refer to a specific instance of addiction.
×He is addiction to gambling.
✓He is addicted to gambling.
'Addiction' is a noun. To describe a person's state, use the adjective 'addicted' (be addicted to). Using the noun form here is grammatically incorrect.
×She fights against her addiction of drugs.
✓She fights against her addiction to drugs.
The correct preposition to use with 'addiction' is 'to', not 'of' or 'for'. The pattern is 'addiction to [something]'.
×Video game addiction are a serious problem.
✓Video game addiction is a serious problem.
'Addiction', even when modified (e.g., 'video game addiction'), is an uncountable noun referring to the concept or condition. It takes a singular verb.
×He has a strong addiction on shopping.
✓He has a strong addiction to shopping.
Similar to mistake #3, the only correct preposition for 'addiction' is 'to'. 'On' is incorrect in this context.
×The doctor treated his addict.
✓The doctor treated his addiction.
'Addict' refers to the person who is addicted. 'Addiction' refers to the condition or disease itself. Here, the condition is being treated, not the person (though both are possible in different contexts).
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Addiction"?What are tense/participle forms of "Addiction"?