borderline personality disorder
noun🔊/ˌbɔːdəlaɪn pɜːsəˈnæləti dɪsɔːdə(r)/
🔊/ˌbɔːrdərlaɪn pɜːrsəˈnæləti dɪsɔːrdər/
[uncountable, countable] (abbreviation BPD)
a mental disorder in which somebody finds it difficult to control their emotions or form stable relationships with other people and often acts impulsively without thinking about the consequences Borderline personality disorder is considered one of the most severe and troubling personality disorders. 边缘型人格障碍被认为是最严重和令人不安的人格障碍之一。 She was suffering from a borderline personality disorder which drove her to alcohol abuse and self-destructive habits. 她患有边缘性人格障碍，使她陷入酗酒和自残的习惯。