fanatic
/fəˈnætɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6742 in the learning path
狂热爱好者
Definitions
n. Someone who is extremely enthusiastic about an activity or interest.
狂热爱好者
n. Someone whose extreme beliefs make them reject other views.
狂热信奉者
Example
My cousin is a fitness fanatic who exercises daily.
我表亲是个健身迷，每天都锻炼。
A political fanatic may reject reasonable debate, making it harder for communities to resolve disagreements peacefully.
政治狂热者可能拒绝理性辩论，使社会群体更难和平解决分歧。
Collocations
- fitness fanatic
- football fanatic
- religious fanatic
Word family
- fanatical (adj.)
- fanatically (adv.)
- fanaticism (n.)
Synonyms
- enthusiast
- zealot
Usage tip
爱好语境可轻松使用；信仰语境常含贬义。
FAQ
- What does fanatic mean?
- Someone who is extremely enthusiastic about an activity or interest. Someone whose extreme beliefs make them reject other views.
- How is fanatic pronounced?
- UK /fəˈnætɪk/, US /fəˈnætɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
