1775, "acting upon or stimulating the nerves," from Greek neuron "nerve" (see neuro-) + -otic, as in hypnotic. Sense of "affected by neurosis" is 1887. The noun meaning "a neurotic person" is from 1896. Related: Neurotically.
双语例句
1. He was almost neurotic about being followed.
他对被跟踪几乎到了神经过敏的程度。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Actors, he decided, were too precious and neurotic.
他认定演员们太做作，并且都神经兮兮的。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She became neurotic about keeping the house clean.
她对保持房屋清洁有点神经质。
来自《权威词典》
4. Nothing is more distracting than a neurotic boss.
没有什么比神经过敏的老板更恼人的了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Malcolm is a brilliant but frustrated surgeon who is married to a neurotic and sexless woman.
