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单词 automaniac
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Definition of automaniac in English:

automaniac

noun ˌɔːtə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak
rare
  • A person who is self-involved or self-obsessed to the point of being mentally ill.

noun ˌɔːtə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak
  • 1A person who drives recklessly or at excessive speed; a dangerous driver.

  • 2An enthusiast for motor vehicles and motoring.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From auto- + -maniac, after automania
early 20th century; earliest use found in Horseless Age. From auto + -maniac.

Definition of automaniac in US English:

automaniac

nounˌɔːtə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak
rare
  • A person who is self-involved or self-obsessed to the point of being mentally ill.

nounˌɔːtə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak
  • 1A person who drives recklessly or at excessive speed; a dangerous driver.

  • 2An enthusiast for motor vehicles and motoring.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From auto- + -maniac, after automania<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in Horseless Age. From auto + -maniac.

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