phubbing
noun [ U ] uk/ˈfʌb.ɪŋ/ us/ˈfʌb.ɪŋ/
低头症
the act of ignoring someone you are with and giving attention to your mobile phone instead
Researchers found almost half of relationships are affected by phubbing. 研究表明差不多一半的(人际)关系受到低头症的影响。
What is phubbing and could it be hurting your relationship? 什么是低头症以及它会怎样伤害你的人际关系?
See: phub
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- Phubbing happens, but it isn't a kind way to treat someone.
- Phubbing may compromise our ability to be attentive, either to our environment or to each other.
- Let's talk about phubbing, and why it is ruining this generation's ability to hold a real conversation.