victimhood
noun [ U ] often disapproving uk/ˈvɪk.tɪm.hʊd/ us/ˈvɪk.tɪm.hʊd/
受害者心理；受害者情结
the condition of having been hurt, damaged, or made to suffer, especially when you want people to feel sorry for you because of this or use it as an excuse for something
These bloody terror attacks forged a bond of victimhood between the inhabitants of Paris and London. 这些血腥的恐怖袭击在巴黎和伦敦的居民间建立了受害者间的心灵纽带。
Despite his personal losses, Paul carries himself without a hint of victimhood. 尽管遭受了个人损失，保罗的举止中却没有表现出丝毫受害者的意味。
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- The story is a feminist revision of the usual tale that begins in passive victimhood and ends in marriage.
- They tend to have a "siege mentality" that places blame on others, as well as a persistent sense of victimhood.
- In an environment that rewards and even reveres victimhood, some people will do anything to prove themselves worthy.
- He bristles at any imputation of victimhood. "I'm not a victim of anything," he says.
- They wanted to reach a point where they could leave their victimhood behind and assert responsibility over their fate.