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phobia

/ˈfoʊbiə/

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1 · noun

an extreme irrational fear

恐惧症

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His fear of crowded trains had become a phobia.
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他对拥挤列车的恐惧已经发展成了恐惧症。
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Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊbiə/

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