convulsion
UK/kәn'vʌlʃәn/US
GREC2
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-derivedcontogether, 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.