1680s, "pertaining to disease," formed in English from pathologic + -al (1). Sense of "worthy to be a subject of pathology, morbid, excessive" (as in pathological liar) is attested from 1845. Related: Pathologically.
双语例句
1. He's a pathological liar.
他撒谎成性。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He experiences chronic, almost pathological jealousy.
他长期心怀近乎病态的嫉妒。
来自辞典例句
3. Here the pathological effects of stress on animals is involved.
这里涉及拥挤对于动物的病理效应.
来自辞典例句
4. The ureters seldom show pathological changes.
输尿管极少有病理变化.
来自辞典例句
5. Mother - son incest is rare and deeply pathological.
