The Open Dictionary

claustrophobic

名词

UK/ˌklɒs.trəˈfəʊ.bɪk/
US/ˌklɑː.strəˈfoʊ.bɪk/

定义 claustrophobic 名词

  1. Countable

    A person who suffers from claustrophobia.

形容词

UK/ˌklɒs.trəˈfəʊ.bɪk/
US/ˌklɑː.strəˈfoʊ.bɪk/

定义 claustrophobic 形容词

  1. Describing a space that is small, enclosed, and causes a feeling of discomfort.

    • The elevator felt very claustrophobic due to its small size.

    • The old basement felt claustrophobic because of its low ceiling.

    • This small changing room feels very claustrophobic.

  2. Relating to a person who has a fear of being in enclosed or small spaces.

    • He knew he was a little claustrophobic, so he avoided elevators.

    • As a claustrophobic person, she tried to avoid crowded rooms.

    • Because he is claustrophobic, he cannot feel comfortable in confined spaces.