Many people enjoy shopping. When they feel sad, they might go to buy some new things as a way to lift their spirits. However, when a shopper loses control of their habits, we call it shopping addiction. There are a few clear signs that can indicate if someone has become addicted to shopping. One of these signs may be when someone is always spending money on unnecessary items. Shopping addicts often experience a rush of positive feelings when they buy something.
很多人喜歡購物。當他們感到悲傷時，他們可能會去買一些新東西來提振精神。然而，當購物者控制不住自己的習慣時，我們稱之為購物成癮。有一些明顯的跡象可以表明某人是否對購物成癮。這些跡象之一可能是某人總是把錢花在不必要的物品上。購物成癮者常常在買東西時感受到一股正面的感覺。
生活必備字詞：
lift one’s spirits 提振某人的精神
lose control of... 失去對……的控制
positive a. 正面的，好的
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