hyp·no·sis /hɪpˈnəʊsɪs $ -ˈnoʊ-/ noun [uncountableU] 1 MPa state similar to sleep, in which someone’s thoughts and actions can be influenced by someone else (受)催眠状态under hypnosis While under hypnosis, the victim was able to describe her attacker. 在催眠状态下,受害者能够描述袭击者的模样。
2. MPthe act of producing this state 催眠(术)