Compulsive Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

compulsive

adjective

快速理解

What does "Compulsive" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Compulsive"?

形容難以控制、不由自主的行為或強烈的衝動。

  1. 1

    強迫性的

    EN: A compulsive liar cannot stop themselves from telling lies.

    翻譯: 一個強迫性說謊者無法停止說謊。

  2. 2

    不由自主的

    EN: She felt a compulsive need to check her phone every few minutes.

    翻譯: 她感到一種不由自主的需要,每隔幾分鐘就要檢查手機。

  3. 3

    引人入勝的

    EN: The novel is so compelling, it's compulsive reading.

    翻譯: 這本小說引人入勝,讓人忍不住想一口氣讀完。

小提醒:注意:'compulsive' 描述的是行為或衝動本身難以控制,而 'compulsory' 則是指外界強制或法律規定的。例如:'compulsory education'(義務教育)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Compulsive" in English

How to pronounce "Compulsive" in English?"Compulsive" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Compulsive" from YouTube Videos

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You know, my partners at Kleiner and I were compulsive networkers, and so when we see a big problem or an opportunity, like avian flu or personalized medicine, we just get together the smartest people we know.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Compulsive"?How does "Compulsive" change by context?

1. resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes

強迫性的,不由自主的,難以抗拒的

He has a compulsive need to check the door is locked multiple times.

他有一種強迫性的需求,要反覆檢查門是否鎖好。

Her compulsive shopping habits were causing financial problems.

她強迫性的購物習慣正導致財務問題。

2. impossible to stop or control; compelling

無法停止或控制的;引人入勝的

The novel was so compelling it was a compulsive read.

這本小說引人入勝,讓人忍不住一口氣讀完。

There's a compulsive rhythm to the music that makes you want to dance.

這音樂有一種令人無法抗拒的節奏,讓你想隨之起舞。

3. driven by an inner force to do something repeatedly and excessively

受內心驅使而重複且過度做某事的

He was a compulsive liar, unable to tell the truth even when it was easier.

他是個病態說謊者,即使在說實話更容易時也無法做到。

She is a compulsive worker, often staying at the office until late at night.

她是個工作狂,經常在辦公室待到深夜。

4. a person with a compulsive disorder or irresistible urge

有強迫症或難以抗拒衝動的人

The support group provides help for compulsives struggling with gambling addiction.

這個支持小組為那些與賭癮搏鬥的強迫症患者提供幫助。

As a compulsive, he found it hard to resist the urge to organize everything perfectly.

作為一個有強迫傾向的人,他發現很難抗拒將一切完美組織好的衝動。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Compulsive"?How to make natural sentences with "Compulsive"?
PatternMeaningExample
compulsive + noun強迫性的…He is a compulsive liar. (他是個強迫性說謊者。)
compulsive + V-ing強迫性地做…She has a compulsive need for cleaning. (她有種強迫性的清潔需求。)
feel/be compulsive about + noun/V-ing對…感到有強迫性He feels compulsive about checking the locks. (他對檢查門鎖有強迫性衝動。)
find something compulsive發現某事物令人難以抗拒I found the novel absolutely compulsive. (我發現這本小說令人完全無法抗拒。)

用法說明

How is "Compulsive" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Compulsive"?

compulsive doing vs compulsive to do

  • compulsive doing 強調一種持續、反覆且難以控制的「行為模式」或「習慣」。
  • compulsive to do 則強調在特定時刻或情境下,一種難以抗拒的「衝動」或「強烈慾望」。
  • 兩者都描述無法自控,但焦點不同:一個是習慣性行為,一個是當下的衝動。 EN: He has a compulsive need for checking the door locks. 翻譯: 他有種強迫性檢查門鎖的需求(習慣)。

EN:The suspense made it compulsive to turn the next page.

翻譯:懸疑的情節讓人忍不住想翻到下一頁(當下衝動)。

總結建議

描述習慣性行為時用 compulsive doing,描述特定情境下的衝動則用 compulsive to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Compulsive" and similar words?How to choose "Compulsive" vs alternatives?

compulsive vs obsessive

「compulsive」強調難以控制的行為衝動,而「obsessive」則側重於持續縈繞心頭的想法或念頭。

compulsive vs addictive

「compulsive」描述行為的強迫性特質,而「addictive」則描述事物本身具有令人上癮的特性。

compulsive vs impulsive

「compulsive」行為是重複、難以抗拒的,而「impulsive」行為則是突然、未經深思的。

口語用法

How is "Compulsive" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Compulsive"?

引述

用於引述他人或自己對某種行為的觀察,常帶有「不由自主」、「自己也控制不了」的語氣。 EN: He's a compulsive cleaner. If you move a coaster, he'll put it right back. 翻譯: 他有強迫性的潔癖。只要你移動杯墊,他馬上就會把它放回原位。

EN:I have to admit, I'm a compulsive planner. I've already mapped out our vacation hour by hour.

翻譯:我必須承認,我有強迫性的規劃習慣。我已經把我們的假期按小時規劃好了。

語氣強調

在日常對話中,用來強調某種行為或習慣的極端、重複性,有時帶點幽默或自嘲。 EN: Don't give her your phone number—she's a compulsive texter. 翻譯: 別把你的電話號碼給她——她是個有強迫症簡訊狂。

EN:My compulsive need to check the stove three times before leaving is getting ridiculous.

翻譯:我出門前要檢查爐子三次的強迫性需求,真是越來越荒謬了。

停頓填充

在句子中稍作停頓後,用來補充說明行為的「不由自主」特質,使描述更生動。 EN: He buys vintage watches—not as a hobby, but in a compulsive way. 翻譯: 他買古董手錶——不是當作嗜好,而是一種強迫性的行為。

EN:She scrolled through social media, almost compulsive, for hours.

翻譯:她滑著社群媒體,幾乎是強迫性地,滑了好幾個小時。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式報告中,應避免將 "compulsive" 用於過於口語或帶有個人調侃的語境。建議使用更中性的詞彙,如 "persistent"、"repetitive" 或 "obsessive"(後者在臨床語境需謹慎),以保持客觀性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Compulsive"?What fixed phrases with "Compulsive" should I remember?

compulsive liar

adjective + noun

病態說謊者,無法控制說謊衝動的人

compulsive gambler

adjective + noun

病態賭徒,有賭博強迫症的人

compulsive behavior

adjective + noun

強迫性行為,難以自控的重複行為

compulsive need

adjective + noun

強迫性需求,難以抗拒的衝動或渴望

compulsive overeater

adjective + noun

強迫性過食者,無法控制進食衝動的人

compulsive hoarder

adjective + noun

強迫性囤積者,有囤積症的人

compulsive shopping

adjective + noun

強迫性購物,購物成癮

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Compulsive"?Which "Compulsive" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is a compulsive person.

He is a compulsive shopper/gambler/liar.

「compulsive」通常不單獨用來形容人,而是用來描述某種特定的、難以控制的行為或衝動。應具體說明是哪種行為(如 shopper, gambler)。

×I feel compulsive to check my phone.

I feel compelled to check my phone. / I have a compulsive need to check my phone.

「compulsive」是形容詞,修飾名詞(如 need, behavior),不直接接在「feel」後面。表達「感到被迫」應使用「compelled」。

×This book is very compulsive.

This book is very compelling.

「compulsive」描述難以控制的行為或衝動,不用來形容事物「引人入勝」。表達「引人入勝、有說服力」應使用「compelling」。

×He works in a compulsive way.

He is a compulsive worker. / He works compulsively.

「compulsive」是形容詞,修飾名詞(如 worker)。若要修飾動詞「works」,應使用副詞「compulsively」。

×Watching that movie was a compulsive experience.

Watching that movie was a compelling experience.

「compulsive」帶有負面含義,指因心理衝動而難以控制。描述「體驗令人著迷、吸引人」應使用中性的「compelling」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Compulsive"?What are tense/participle forms of "Compulsive"?