Word · Frequency #41053
introversion
/ˌintrəuˈvəːʃən/
noun
内向性；内倾
An introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings.
- 1.
A turning inward, particularly
向内的转变,尤其
- 2.
the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
向内折叠或包裹的状态
- 3.
A turning inward
向内的转变
- 4.
the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
外层折叠形成表面袋状的过程
- 5.
(psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings
(心理学)内向性格；关注自己的思想和感受
内翻；向内折叠；向内的转变,尤其；向内折叠或包裹的状态；向内的转变；外层折叠形成表面袋状的过程
In use
Her introversion makes her prefer reading alone to attending large parties.
The psychologist explained that introversion is not the same as shyness.
Many people misunderstand introversion as a lack of social skills.
introversion of [something]
医学用法，指器官向内折叠。
The introversion of the foot is a medical condition.
足部的内翻是一种医学状况。
a tendency toward introversion
描述性格倾向的常见表达。
She has a tendency toward introversion.
她有内向的倾向。
introversion and extraversion
常用对比结构。
Connections
Antonyms
Confusing words
- introvert
- 内向的人 · introvert 指人，侧重于具有内向性格的个体；introversion 指这种性格特征或状态本身，是抽象名词。
- extroversion
- 外向性 · extroversion 与 introversion 意义相反，指外向的性格倾向，发音和拼写相似。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数抽象名词
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