/kəm'pʌlsɪv; kəm`pʌlsɪv/
adj
1 extremely interesting; fascinating 极有趣的; 令人着迷的
*a compulsive novel about politics有关政治的有趣的小说.
2 (a) caused by an obsession 因着迷而引起的; 强迫性的; 强制性的; 上瘾的
*compulsive gambling, eating, etc 上瘾的赌博、强迫性进食等.
(b) (of people) forced to do sth by an obsession （指人）因着迷而被迫做的, 强迫性的
*a compulsive eater, TV viewer, gambler 对食物、电视、赌博着迷的人
* He's a compulsive liar, ie He lies repeatedly. 他说谎成性. > compulsively adv
*a compulsively readable book 引人入胜、非读不可的书.

adj
compulsive behaviour is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem
→obsessive
compulsive gambling/overeating/spending etc
　Compulsive overspending in these days of credit cards has become more common.
compulsive overeater/gambler/spender/liar etc
someone who has such a strong desire to eat too much etc that they are unable to control it
　a help group for compulsive overeaters
a book, programme etc that is compulsive is so interesting that you cannot stop reading or watching it
compulsive reading/viewing
　'Gardening World' is compulsive viewing for gardeners.
>compulsivelyadv
>compulsivenessn[U]