brainworm

脑线虫

词形变化

brainworms 复数 brainworms

别名

brain-worm brain worm

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A neurotropic nematode parasite (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis).

  2. 2.

    Any parasitic, worm-like species that inhabits the brain of another organism, typically altering its behaviour or giving it special abilities.

    媒体
  3. 3.

    A song or melody that keeps playing inside of one's mind.

    比喻 非正式
  4. 4.

    A persistent delusion or obsession; a deeply-ingrained or unquestioned idea.

    贬义 比喻 俚语

    […] but I've already found my mood has improved and the time I've spent having fun with my kid, reading, keeping fit, etc. has increased markedly as my screen time (and my brain worms) have dwindled.

    I think institutional success would be nice because I have the capitalist brain worms that we all have.

词源

From brain + worm.

来源：wiktionary