the act of putting someone into a mental state like sleep, in which their thoughts can be easily influenced by someone else

Some people try hypnotism to cure themselves of addictions. 有些人用催眠术对毒瘾作自我治疗。

If you have never seen stage hypnotism, the process can be fascinating. 如果你从未见过催眠表演，整个过程可能会让你觉得极为有趣。