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escapism

/ɪsˈkeɪˌpɪzəm/

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1 · n.

the habit of seeking distraction from unpleasant realities

逃避现实

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For him, fantasy novels offered a form of escapism.
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对他来说，奇幻小说是逃避现实的一种方式。
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