paroxysm
UK/'pærәksizәm/US
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Definitions
n.
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity; a sudden worsening of a disease symptom such as a seizure or coughing fit
（情绪或症状的）突然发作，阵发
Root Breakdown
Native Englishparoxysmother
=paroxysm
Example Sentences
- 1.
He experienced a paroxysm of laughter when he heard the funny joke.
- 2.
The patient suffered a paroxysm of coughing throughout the night.