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addiction
noun[ C or U ]
uk /əˈdɪk.ʃən/ us /əˈdɪk.ʃən/
B2
an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful: 上瘾
addiction toHe developed an addiction to painkillers.
drug addictionHe had a problem with drug addiction, but has been better since getting treatment.
alcohol addictionmany of the prison inmates had drug or alcohol addictions.
gambling addictionShe praised their efforts to treat gambling addiction.
For people with OCD, cleaning can become an addiction.对于强迫症患者来说，做清洁可能会成为一种瘾。
Experts fear the game could lead to gambling addiction.
He successfully battled his addiction to heroin.
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addiction | American Dictionary
addiction
noun[ C/U ]
us/əˈdɪk·ʃən/
the need or strong desire to do or to have something, or a very strong liking for something:
[ U ]His addiction began with prescription drugs.
[ C ]I have an addiction to mystery stories.
addicted
adjectiveus/əˈdɪk·tɪd/
She was addicted to TV.
addictive
adjectiveus/əˈdɪk·tɪv/
Video games can be addictive.
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