VOA慢速英语2019 学个词 obsession

今天我们要学的词是 obsession¹.

obsession 的意思是痴迷，固执。 South Korean startups are banking² on cultural similarities with Vietnam, such as the popular obsession with education, to give them an advantage in expanding their business there. 韩国的初创公司正在利用与越南文化的相似之处，例如人们普遍对教育的痴迷，获得它们在拓展越南业务方面的优势。

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other critics blasted the public utility company as responsible for rolling blackouts, but some experts argue regulators' obsession with climate change is partially³ to blame. 加州州长纽森和其他批评人士指责公用事业公司应对该州的停电问题负责，但一些专家认为，这也部分归咎于监管机构一味专注于气候变化问题。

1 obsession   

n.困扰，无法摆脱的思想(或情感)

参考例句：

• I was suffering from obsession that my career would be ended.那时的我陷入了我的事业有可能就此终止的困扰当中。
• She would try to forget her obsession with Christopher.她会努力忘记对克里斯托弗的迷恋。

2 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。

3 partially   

adv.部分地，从某些方面讲

参考例句：

• The door was partially concealed by the drapes.门有一部分被门帘遮住了。
• The police managed to restore calm and the curfew was partially lifted.警方设法恢复了平静，宵禁部分解除。