convulse
v[Tn usu passive 通常用於被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)]
cause (sb/sth) to make sudden violent uncontrollable movements 使(某人[某事物])劇烈震動(dòng)
convulsed with laughter, anger, toothache 笑得前仰後合、 氣得暴跳如雷、 牙齒疼得使臉抽搐變形
a country convulsed by earthquakes 遭受震災(zāi)的國(guó)家
(fig 比喻) Riots convulsed the cities, ie caused violent disturbance. 動(dòng)亂震撼著這些城市.