addicted

Unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful; physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

ruНеспособный прекратить употреблять что-либо или заниматься чем-либо как привычкой; физически или психически зависимый от вещества или занятия.esIncapaz de dejar de consumir algo o de hacer algo por hábito; dependiente física o mentalmente de una sustancia o actividad.frIncapable de cesser de consommer une substance ou de pratiquer une activité considérée comme une habitude ; physiquement ou psychologiquement dépendant d'une substance ou d'une occupation.deNicht in der Lage, etwas aufzugeben oder mit einer Gewohnheit aufzuhören; körperlich oder psychisch von einem Stoff oder einer Tätigkeit abhängig.ptQue não consegue parar de consumir algo ou praticar uma atividade por hábito; que tem dependência física ou psíquica de uma substância ou comportamento.zh对某种物质或行为产生依赖，无法停止使用或从事；或对某事极度着迷、沉迷其中。arشخص لا يستطيع التوقف عن تعاطي مادة أو ممارسة سلوك معين لأنه أصبح عادة ملازمة له؛ ويُطلق على من يعتمد جسديًا أو نفسيًا على مادة أو نشاط.

1. Substance dependency B1 formal medical

   Compulsively using a substance such as drugs, alcohol, or nicotine despite harmful consequences; having a physiological or psychological reliance that makes stopping extremely difficult.

   • He was so ___ to painkillers that he needed professional help.
   • She became ___ to nicotine at a very young age.
   • The documentary showed how easily people get ___ to gambling.
   • His ___ behavior toward alcohol destroyed his family.
   • Patients ___ to sedatives require careful withdrawal management.

   ruЗависимость от веществаesAdicto (dependencia de sustancias)frdépendance à une substancedeSubstanzabhängigkeitptDependência de substânciazh物质成瘾arالاعتماد على المواد

   Synonyms: dependenthooked

2. Habitual obsession B1 informal

   Devoted to an activity, pursuit, or interest to an extreme degree; feeling a compulsive need to engage in it because it provides intense pleasure or satisfaction.

   • She is ___ to surfing and spends every weekend at the beach.
   • The teenager seemed totally ___ to video games.
   • Many people are ___ to checking their smartphones constantly.
   • He is completely ___ to watching football matches.
   • I'm absolutely ___ to that new TV series; I can't stop watching.

   ruНавязчивое увлечениеesAdicto a una actividad o aficiónfrAccro à une activitédeBesessene HingabeptVíciozh沉迷arهَوَس مُزْمِن

   Synonyms: compulsivedependenthookedobsessed

• more addicted comparative form
• most addicted superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо физическую или психическую зависимость от вещества или деятельности.esVerbo que significa causar que alguien desarrolle una dependencia física o mental hacia una sustancia o actividad, o atraer a alguien de manera que no pueda dejar algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de créer chez quelqu'un une dépendance physique ou psychique à une substance ou à une activité, ou de rendre dépendant. Peut aussi signifier attirer fortement ou engager profondément quelqu'un dans quelque chose.deVerb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem eine körperliche oder psychische Abhängigkeit von einer Substanz oder Tätigkeit hervorzurufen. Auch: jemanden an etwas gewöhnen oder in etwas hineinziehen, sodass er nicht mehr davon loskommt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar alguém física ou psicamente dependente de uma substância ou atividade.zh动词，指使人对某种物质或行为产生生理或心理上的依赖，也指使人沉溺、上瘾于某事物。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على جعل شخص ما يعتاد على مادة أو سلوك إلى حدّ يجعله غير قادر على تركه، فيصيبه تعلّق جسدي أو نفسي به.

1. Cause dependence B2 formal

   To cause someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

   • The drug can addict users after just a few doses.
   • Gambling can addict people quickly if they are not careful.
   • The game is designed to addict players with its reward system.

   ruВызывать зависимостьesCausar adicciónfrrendre dépendantdeAbhängigkeit verursachenptCausar dependênciazh使成瘾arإحداث الإدمان

   Synonyms: enslavehook

2. Devote obsessively B2 informal

   To cause someone to become very interested in or devoted to something.

   • The series addicted her to watching every episode.
   • He is addicted to solving crossword puzzles.
   • Social media can addict people to constant checking.

   ruВызывать зависимостьesvolver adictofrRendre dépendantdeabhängig machenptViciarzh使沉迷arإدمان

   Synonyms: accustomapplydedicatedevotehabituate

• addicted past participle
• addicted past simple
• addicting present participle
• addicts third person singular