It is an exaggerated fear of clowns.

这是对小丑一种夸大了的恐惧。

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FEAR of clowns is known as coulrophobia.

害怕小丑被称为小丑恐惧症。

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In the 2009 horror comedy Zombieland, main character Columbus is forced to face his fear of clowns when crossing a blood-thirsty zombiefied carnival clown.

在2009年上映的恐怖搞笑电影“尸乐园”中，主角哥伦布不得不直面恐惧，穿过充满嗜血僵尸的且小丑们正在进行狂欢的区域。

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Mr Carpenter said the people coming to the sessions were adults with a "very genuine" fear of clowns.

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He said he thought horror films with clowns could be the source of the fear.

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Clowns, for example, inspire fear because of their presence in film.

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