maniac
/ˈmeɪniæk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6930 in the learning path
行为疯狂鲁莽的人
Definitions
n. someone behaving in an extremely wild or reckless way
行为疯狂鲁莽的人
n. someone extremely enthusiastic about a particular activity
狂热爱好者
Example
That driver is a maniac, speeding around every corner.
那个司机开车太疯狂了，每个弯道都飞速驶过。
Calling a reckless driver a maniac expresses anger but does little to explain the causes of dangerous driving.
把鲁莽的司机称为疯子虽然表达了愤怒，却无助于解释危险驾驶的原因。
Collocations
- drive like a maniac
- a fitness maniac
Word family
- mania (n.)
- manic (adj.)
- maniacal (adj.)
Usage tip
属非正式用语，可能冒犯他人；勿作精神疾病诊断词。
Note
非正式称呼，可能带贬义；不宜用于称呼精神疾病患者。
FAQ
- What does maniac mean?
- someone behaving in an extremely wild or reckless way someone extremely enthusiastic about a particular activity
- How is maniac pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeɪniæk/, US /ˈmeɪniæk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
