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  • Derivatives : adv  insanely
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

insane [ɪn'seɪn]
  1. 1. adjective [+person] (clinically) 精神错乱
  2. 2. adjective [+idea] [ scheme] (foolish) 愚蠢
  3. 3. n pl the insane 精神病患者
    to go insane
    疯了

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

insane [ɪnˈseɪn]
  1. 1. adjective 精神病的,精神失常的疯狂
    I was examined by three doctors and declared insane.
    三个医生对我做了检查然后宣布我疯了。
  2. 2. adjective 愚蠢的,极笨的
    She said that there are rumours about them doing insane things.
    她说,现在谣言他们正在一些愚蠢事情

Collins English-English Dictionary

insane [ɪn'seɪn]
  1. 1. adj mentally deranged; crazy; of unsound mind
  2. 2. adj (as collective noun; preceded by the)
    the insane
  3. 3. adj characteristic of a person of unsound mind
    an insane stare
  4. 4. adj irresponsible; very foolish; stupid

Examples

John was clearly insane; always declaring that he was the king of the world.
约翰总说自己是世界之王,显然是疯了。
to declare sb innocent/insane
宣布某人无罪/精神失常
A year later he was certified insane.
一年以后,他被确诊为精神失常。
She said that there are rumours about them doing insane things.
她说,现在有谣言说他们正在做一些愚蠢的事情。
This insane drama was playing out before her eyes.
这个疯狂的戏剧在她眼前落幕了。
the insane

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