catharsis

kә'θɑ:sis

GRE

n. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
n. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

n. 陶冶, 净化, 导泻
[医] 导泻, 泻法, 精神发泄

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catharsis 来源于希腊语，前缀 cata- 意为“向下、彻底”，词根 harsis 关联到“清洗、净化”。整体意思为“彻底的净化”，常用于情感的释放和心理的清理。

例句

1. Writing in her journal provided her with a sense of catharsis after a long day.

写日记让她在漫长的一天后感到一种情绪的释放。

2. Many people find that watching a sad movie can be a catharsis for their feelings.

许多人发现观看悲伤的电影可以释放他们的情感。

3. He felt a catharsis after talking to his friend about his problems.

他在与朋友谈论自己的问题后感到了一种情绪的释放。