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selective amnesia

/sɪˈlektɪv æmˈniːziə/

翻译: 指一种心理现象,人会有选择性地遗忘某些特定信息或事件,通常是为了回避不适、责任或不愉快的回忆。它不是临床诊断,而是日常说法。

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/sɪˈlektɪv æmˈniːziə/C1formalmedical
  • zh指一种心理现象,人会有选择性地遗忘某些特定信息或事件,通常是为了回避不适、责任或不愉快的回忆。它不是临床诊断,而是日常说法。

A psychological term describing a situation where a person conveniently forgets certain information or events, often to avoid discomfort, responsibility, or unpleasant memories. It is not a clinical diagnosis but a colloquial expression.

  1. Intentional forgettingB2formal

    A condition where a person chooses to forget or block out specific memories, often unpleasant or traumatic ones.

    zh选择性失忆

    • After the accident, he suffered from selective amnesia regarding the event.
    • She claims to have selective amnesia about her childhood.
    • The therapist explained that selective amnesia can be a coping mechanism.
  2. Convenient forgetfulnessB2informal

    An informal term for when someone conveniently forgets something they do not want to remember or acknowledge.

    zh选择性失忆

    • He has selective amnesia when it comes to his promises.
    • She conveniently developed selective amnesia about the money she borrowed.
    • Politicians often suffer from selective amnesia during debates.