obsess
/əbˈses/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6919 in the learning path
使着迷；使困扰
Definitions
v. to fill someone's mind so they cannot think of anything else
使着迷；使困扰
v. to think about something constantly and excessively
念念不忘；过分纠结
Example
Don't obsess over every tiny mark on your shoes.
别总纠结鞋子上的每一处小污痕。
Some students obsess over examination results, neglecting the broader skills that education should develop.
一些学生过分关注考试成绩，忽视了教育应当培养的更广泛的能力。
Collocations
- obsess over details
- be obsessed with success
- obsess about appearance
Word family
- obsession (n.)
- obsessive (adj.)
- obsessively (adv.)
- obsessed (adj.)
Usage tip
常用be obsessed with；主动式常接over或about。
FAQ
- What does obsess mean?
- to fill someone's mind so they cannot think of anything else to think about something constantly and excessively
- How is obsess pronounced?
- UK /əbˈses/, US /əbˈses/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
