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convulsion

🇬🇧 UK/kәn'vʌlʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of muscles; a fit of laughter or violent social upheaval

抽搐，痉挛；（笑的）发作；剧烈动荡

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
vulsroot
+
ionact, process, state
=convulsion

Common Collocations

  • 1.seizure convulsion发作痉挛
  • 2.violent convulsion剧烈痉挛

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The convulsion lasted only a few minutes but left the patient exhausted and disoriented.

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