/kəˈθɑ:sɪs ||; kəˈθɑrsɪs/noun [U] [C] (plural catharses /kəˈθɑ:si:z ||; kəˈθɑrˌsiz/) (technical术语) the process of expressing strong feeling, for example through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of getting rid of anger, reducing suffering, etc 宣泄，感情发泄（如通过演戏等艺术活动） ➔cathartic /kəˈθɑ:tɪk ||; kəˈθɑrtɪk/ adj It was a cathartic experience. 这是一次发泄感情的经历。