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escapist

/ɪˈskeɪ.pɪst/

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1 · adj.

providing a way to forget ordinary problems

逃避现实的

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She enjoyed escapist novels after long days at work.
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漫长的工作日结束后，她喜欢读些能让人暂时忘却现实的小说。
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