delirium

🇬🇧 UK/di'liriәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A sudden, temporary state of mental confusion with disorientation and sometimes hallucinations; wild excitement or ecstasy

谵妄,精神错乱;狂热,极度兴奋

🧩 Root Breakdown

deliriumother
=delirium

Common Collocations

  • 1.acute delirium急性精神错乱
  • 2.delirium tremens震颤谵妄

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The accident victim experienced delirium for several hours after striking her head.

  • 2.

    Delirium can be caused by infection, medication, or high fever in patients.

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