workaholism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈwɜː.kə.hɒl.ɪ.zəm/ us/ˈwɝː.kə.hɑː.lɪ.zəm/
工作狂
a condition that makes someone work a lot of the time and find it difficult not to work
Once workaholism sets in, it progresses through stages similar to those in drug addiction. 一旦工作狂发作，它的发展阶段与吸毒成瘾相似。
She's witnessed a rise in workaholism in all job categories. 她目睹在所有工作种类中，工作狂现象都在上升。
See: workaholic
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- Workaholism can adversely affect many aspects of an individual's life.
- Doctors are seeing an increasing number of people with the symptoms of workaholism.
- Companies should watch for signs of workaholism among their work forces.