workaholic
/ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/ · /ˌwɝːkəˈhɑːlɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5243 in the learning path
工作狂
Definitions
n. Someone who works excessively and finds it hard to stop
工作狂
Example
My brother is a workaholic who rarely takes holidays.
我哥哥是个工作狂，几乎不休假。
A workaholic may achieve short-term career success while neglecting personal relationships and long-term health.
工作狂可能取得短期的职业成功，却忽视了人际关系和长期健康。
Collocations
- a self-confessed workaholic
- become a workaholic
- a workaholic culture
Word family
- workaholism (n.)
- work (v.)
- worker (n.)
Usage tip
强调工作过度、难以停下，不等于单纯勤奋。
FAQ
- What does workaholic mean?
- Someone who works excessively and finds it hard to stop
- How is workaholic pronounced?
- UK /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/, US /ˌwɝːkəˈhɑːlɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
