"pyromaniac" in Chinese (Simplified)
纵火狂纵火癖患者
Definition
纵火狂是指因心理障碍而对纵火有强烈无法控制的冲动的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“纵火狂”是医学和心理学术语，指有精神障碍的人，而不是一般纵火犯。不要与“纵火犯”混淆，后者指犯罪分子。常见于新闻、医疗场合。
Examples
The pyromaniac started several fires in the old town.
那名**纵火狂**在老城区制造了几起火灾。
A pyromaniac needs professional help for their condition.
**纵火狂**需要专业的帮助来治疗这种情况。
The police arrested a pyromaniac last night.
警方昨晚逮捕了一名**纵火狂**。
People often confuse a pyromaniac with an arsonist, but they’re not the same.
人们常把**纵火狂**和纵火犯混淆，其实他们不同。
It's rare to meet a true pyromaniac; most fires are actually set for money or revenge.
真正的**纵火狂**很少见，大多数火灾其实是为钱或报复而放的。
The movie’s villain was a pyromaniac, which made the scenes even more intense.
电影里的反派是个**纵火狂**，让场面更加激烈。