"brainwash" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 洗脑

Definition

通过反复影响或施加压力，使某人接受特定观点，常常剥夺其独立思考能力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于负面或严肃语境，尤其是在操控思想、意见时。常见搭配有“brainwash someone into”，“being brainwashed”。一般不用于轻松或幽默的场合。

Examples

The cult tried to brainwash its members.

邪教试图**洗脑**其成员。

She was brainwashed into believing their lies.

她被**洗脑**去相信他们的谎言。

Many people worry the media can brainwash children.

很多人担心媒体会**洗脑**孩子们。

He said they tried to brainwash him while he was isolated.

他说他们在他被隔离时试图**洗脑**他。

Don’t let social media brainwash you into thinking you’re not good enough.

别让社交媒体**洗脑**你，让你觉得自己不够好。

They use propaganda to brainwash the public.

他们用宣传来**洗脑**大众。