compulsive
adjective uk/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/ us/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/
C2 难以抑制的;强烈冲动引起的;强迫性的;强制性的
doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it
a compulsive liar/thief/eater 撒谎成性的人／惯偷／饮食无节制的人
compulsive gambling 嗜赌成性
a compulsive eating disorder 强迫性饮食失调症
C2 （电影、戏、体育项目、书等）引人入胜的，欲罢不能的
If a film, play, sports event, book, etc. is compulsive, it is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop watching or reading it.
I always find programmes about hospitals compulsive viewing. 我一向觉得有关医院的电视节目很好看。
Her latest book is compulsive reading/a compulsive read. 她的新书让人难以释卷。
compulsively
adverb uk/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv.li/ us/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv.li/
难以抑制地；强迫性地
too much and in a way that shows you are unable to stop
She exercises/cleans/works compulsively. 她有运动强迫症／有洁癖／是工作狂。