compulsive
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/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
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/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
hard to stop or control
She has a compulsive habit of checking her phone every few minutes.
她有一种难以控制的习惯,每隔几分钟就要查看手机。
unable to control one's behavior
He is a compulsive gambler who can't resist betting.
他是一个无法控制自己行为的强迫性赌徒,无法抗拒赌博。
so interesting that it grabs your attention
The book was so compelling that it became compulsive reading for many.
这本书如此引人入胜,以至于对许多人来说成了难以抗拒的阅读。