Hallucinating
Pronunciation:həˈluːsɪneɪtɪŋ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 幻觉
- 错觉
- 想象的东西
Definitions
verb
Definition
Experiencing a perception of something that is not present in reality, often due to a mental health condition, substance use, or sleep deprivation.
In ZH
体验到某种现实中不存在的感知，通常是由于心理健康状况、药物使用或缺乏睡眠造成的。
Examples
- I thought I saw a unicorn in my garden, but it turned out I was just hallucinating after binge-watching that new fantasy show!
- During a long night awake studying for exams, I started hallucinating that my textbooks were speaking to me, giving me motivational speeches.
- After eating that questionable leftover pizza, I was hallucinating that my cat was giving me life advice. I really should have checked the expiration date.
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, hallucination can be a serious issue associated with mental health and should not be taken lightly. However, in modern pop culture, it may also refer to humorous or exaggerated imaginations or experiences.
noun
Definition
The act of experiencing a hallucination; a false perception or belief.
In ZH
经历幻觉的行为；一种错误的感知或信念。
Examples
- My friend’s new diet made him have hallucinations. He said he saw pizza flying around, but I think he just missed it!
- Last Halloween, I wore a mask that was so realistic that my mother started hallucinating, thinking I was an actual monster!
- When the comedian joked about hallucinating after a caffeine overdose, the audience erupted in laughter, as we all felt that way after too many cups of coffee!
Cultural Notes
Humor related to hallucinations is often found in comedic contexts, where exaggeration is used to provide entertainment and laughs.