| 词汇 | fiend |
| 释义 | fiend 1. noun 1 a person who habitually or compulsively indulges in narcotics, especially morphine and cocaine. Modern usage is generally ironic, except when politicians and tabloid newspapers need a headline US, 1881. 2 a person who smokes marijuana when alone. Marijuana use is considered to be a communal activity hence a solo-smoker is the subject of criticism. Used ironically in this context UK, 1998. 3 an enthusiast. From the sense as 'addict' US, 1884 2. verb 1 to cause a car to drop suddenly, almost to the ground, by use of hydraulic lifts US, 1980. 2 when arresting an unruly person, to use a choke hold US, 1987 dope fiendA drug addict. Yeah, I used to be a dope fiend, but that was a long time ago—before I went to rehab. dope fiend n. a dope addict; someone heavily addicted to a drug who will do anything to get it. Some dope fiend broke into the shop and stole the cash register. |
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