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simple phobia

/ˈsɪmpəl ˈfoʊbiə/

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/ˈsɪmpəl ˈfoʊbiə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСпецифическая фобия, характеризующаяся интенсивным, иррациональным страхом перед определённым объектом, ситуацией или деятельностью, например, высотой, пауками или полётами.

A specific phobia characterized by an intense, irrational fear of a particular object, situation, or activity, such as heights, spiders, or flying.

  1. Specific phobiaB2formal

    An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation, such as spiders, heights, or flying.

    ruПростая фобия

    • Her simple phobia of spiders makes it impossible for her to enter the basement.
    • He has a simple phobia of flying, which prevents him from traveling abroad.
    • Therapy can help people overcome simple phobias like fear of needles.