madhouse

• 指精神病院，历史上用作贬义称呼，现被视为过时且带有冒犯性；也引申指混乱、喧闹失控的场所。

A noun that was historically used as a pejorative term for an insane asylum, now considered outdated and offensive.

1. Chaotic or noisy placeB2informal

   A place or situation that is extremely chaotic, noisy, or disorganized.

   疯人院

   • The office was a madhouse during the deadline week.
   • The children's birthday party turned into a complete madhouse.
   • The train station was a madhouse during the holiday rush.

   同义词bedlamchaoscircusmayhempandemoniumzoo

   反义词calmorderquietserenitytranquility

2. Psychiatric hospital (dated)C1informal

   An outdated and pejorative term for a hospital for people with mental illness.

   精神病院（旧称）

   • The old building was once a notorious madhouse.
   • In the past, patients were often mistreated in madhouses.
   • The term 'madhouse' is now considered offensive and inappropriate.

   同义词asylumbedlamfunny farmnuthouse