convulsion
n
1 (usu pl 通常作復數) sudden violent uncontrollable body movement, caused by contraction of muscles 痙攣; 抽搐
The child reacted to the drug by going into convulsions. 這孩子全身痙攣, 對藥物有反應.
2 violent disturbance 大亂; 亂子
The leader's assassination led to political convulsions, eg an attempt at revolution. 領導人遇剌引起了政治動亂.
3 convulsions [pl]
uncontrollable laughter 捧腹大笑
The story was so funny it had us in convulsions. 這故事滑稽極了, 使我們笑得不亦樂乎.
?? 擴展釋義
*[k?n'v?l??n]n. 震動, 震撼, 動亂, 驚厥, 痙攣【醫】 驚厥, 抽搐
?? 同詞根單詞
vaultn. 拱頂,穹窿;地下室;撐物跳;墓穴;
vt. 進行撐竿跳;做成圓拱形;成穹狀;(以手撐物或撐竿)跳過;
vi. 跳躍;成穹狀彎曲;