"insanity" in Chinese (Simplified)
疯狂精神失常（法律/精神病学）
Definition
Insanity 指严重的精神失常或正常判断力的丧失。它也常用于非正式语境，表示极度疯狂、混乱，或让人完全无法理解的行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
它通常比 'craziness' 或 'madness' 语气更强、更戏剧化。在法律或医学语境中，它指与精神状态和责任有关的概念，如 'plead insanity' 或 'insanity defense'。在日常口语里，它多用来表达对极端行为或混乱局面的震惊。
Examples
The doctor said the man showed signs of insanity.
医生说那个男人表现出**精神失常**的迹象。
People watched the fire in insanity and fear.
人们在**疯狂**和恐惧中看着那场大火。
His idea sounded like pure insanity.
他的想法听起来像纯粹的**疯狂**。
Trying to finish this project in one night is insanity.
想一晚上做完这个项目，简直是**疯狂**。
The traffic downtown at 6 p.m. is absolute insanity.
下午6点市中心的交通简直是**疯狂**。
He tried to plead insanity, but the jury didn't believe him.
他试图以**精神失常**为由辩护，但陪审团并不相信他。