"compulsives" 怎么发音

word

US

kəmˈpəɫsɪv

kuhm-PUHL-sivz

UK

kəmpˈʌlsɪv

kuhm-PUHL-sivz

释义

People who have a strong, uncontrollable urge to act in a certain way, often repeatedly and without being able to stop. Usually used for behaviors like compulsive shopping, eating, or gambling.

IPA 音标

美式英语

kəmˈpəɫsɪv

英式英语

kəmpˈʌlsɪv

简化发音

美式

kuhm-PUHL-sivz

英式

kuhm-PUHL-sivz

语境中听

Compulsives often feel anxious if they cannot do their usual activity.

Many compulsives try to hide their habits from friends and family.

Support groups help compulsives control their behavior.

You’ll find all kinds of compulsives at these meetings, from shoppers to gamblers.