gaslight

[US]/'gæslaɪt/
[UK]/'gæs'laɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 煤气灯光,煤气灯
Word Forms
复数gaslights

Phrases & Collocations

gaslighting

精神控制

Example Sentences

in the gaslight she looked paler than ever.

在煤气灯光的映照下,她比以往任何时候都显得苍白。

A modern building offering a roof terrace, gym and launderette;only minutes from shops and the Gaslight Quarter.

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to gaslight a situation

扭曲局势

to gaslight an argument

曲解争论

to gaslight the truth

歪曲事实

to gaslight someone into doubting themselves

让某人怀疑自己

Real-world Examples

And gaslighter will build on that fear.

“煤气灯”会在这种恐惧之上建立控制。

Source: Psychology Mini Class

They gaslight those who are dear to them.

他们心理操纵所爱的人。

Source: Psychology Mini Class

He started to gaslight her, saying that she was paranoid.

他想烧死她,还说她有妄想症。

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Some houses have gaslight and I believe Hatfield House has electricity.

有些房子有煤气灯,我相信哈特菲尔德庄园有电。

Source: Victoria Kitchen

A gaslighter might question somebody else's memory or forcefully express their opinions until the other person just concedes.

煤气灯效应可能会让你质疑别人的记忆,或者强硬地表达自己的观点,直到别人承认为止。

Source: Simple Psychology

Seven, " It's your fault." People who gaslight will neglect any responsibility for their actions or for a situation.

七,“这都是你的错。”“煤气灯操控者”会忽视自己应付的责任。

Source: Psychology Mini Class

But they're using it in order to gaslight us, literally.

但他们确实用它来给我们加油。

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2023 Compilation

He tried to gaslight the virus in Tulsa.

他试图在塔尔萨点燃病毒。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2020 Collection

It was moonlight and gaslight besides, and very still and serene.

此外,还有月光和煤气灯,非常安静和安详。

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

Gaslight had been around since the early 1800s.

Gaslight 自 1800 年代初就已存在。

Source: who was series

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