addict
noun [ C ] uk/ˈæd.ɪkt/ us/ˈæd.ɪkt/
B2 （尤指对有害之物）有瘾的人，入迷的人
a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful
a drug/heroin addict 吸食毒品／海洛因成瘾的人
a gambling addict 赌博成性的人
humorous I'm a chocolate/shopping addict. 我是个吃巧克力成瘾的人／购物狂。
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- Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit.
- They were shocked to discover that their daughter was a heroin addict.
- It's difficult to wean an addict off cocaine once they're hooked.
- He went to a rehabilitation centre where they help addicts to overcome their addiction.
- The children were in danger of picking up needles used by crack addicts.