maniac /ˈmeɪnɪæk/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A maniac is a crazy person who is violent and dangerous. 疯子

  例：

  The cabin looked as if a maniac had been let loose there.

  小屋看上去像是被放任的疯子光顾过一样。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you describe someone's behaviour as maniac, you are emphasizing that it is extremely foolish and uncontrolled. 疯狂的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  He could not maintain his maniac speed for much longer.

  他不能太长时间地保持这种疯狂的速度。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT If you call someone, for example, a religious maniac or a sports maniac, you are critical of them because they have such a strong interest in religion or sports. 狂热分子 [表不满]

  例：

  My mom is turning into a religious maniac.

  我妈妈正在变成一个宗教狂热分子。