English Dictionary

addiction

/əˈdɪkʃən/

noun

(medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences. / The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

He struggled with addiction for many years.

意味（1）

(medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Do your lethal addictions to self-prescriptions numb the ache of the darkest days?

意味（2）

The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

意味（3）

A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.

意味（4）

A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

His addiction was to courses vain.