neurosis
/njʊəˈrəʊsɪs/ · /nʊˈroʊsɪs/
CEFR level C2Topic HealthWord #7219 in the learning path
神经症
Definitions
n. An older term for psychological difficulties involving anxiety or distress.
神经症
Example
The old psychology book devoted a chapter to neurosis.
那本旧心理学书用一章的篇幅介绍神经症。
Although neurosis appears frequently in older research, modern clinicians generally use more specific diagnostic terms.
尽管神经症一词常见于早期研究，现代临床医生通常采用更具体的诊断术语。
Collocations
- anxiety neurosis
- obsessional neurosis
Word family
- neurotic (adj.)
- neurotically (adv.)
Usage tip
旧心理学术语，不等于神经衰弱；复数为neuroses。
FAQ
- What does neurosis mean?
- An older term for psychological difficulties involving anxiety or distress.
- How is neurosis pronounced?
- UK /njʊəˈrəʊsɪs/, US /nʊˈroʊsɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
