"escapism" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 逃避现实

Definition

通过想象或参与娱乐或幻想活动来逃避现实生活中不愉快或无聊的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多见于正式、学术或文学语境，常与“电影”、“电子游戏”或“书籍”等活动搭配。通常不是贬义，但有时暗示过度逃避现实。

Examples

Watching movies is a form of escapism for many people.

看电影对很多人来说是一种**逃避现实**。

Video games can provide escapism from daily stress.

电子游戏可以让人**逃避现实**，缓解日常压力。

Some people use books as a way of escapism.

有些人用书作为一种**逃避现实**的方式。

For him, traveling is pure escapism from the routine of everyday life.

对他来说，旅行完全是从日常生活的枯燥中**逃避现实**。

There's nothing wrong with a little escapism now and then.

偶尔一点**逃避现实**没什么不好的。

She turned to fantasy novels for escapism during tough times.

在艰难时期，她通过读奇幻小说来**逃避现实**。