convulsion
US /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
UK /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
명사
1.
경련, 발작
a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children
예시:
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The child suffered a severe convulsion during the high fever.
아이는 고열 중에 심한 경련을 겪었다.
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He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a series of convulsions.
그는 일련의 경련을 겪은 후 병원으로 급히 이송되었다.
2.
격변, 동요, 혼란
a violent social or political upheaval
예시:
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The country was thrown into political convulsions after the election results.
선거 결과 후 나라는 정치적 격변에 휩싸였다.
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The economic crisis caused widespread social convulsions.
경제 위기는 광범위한 사회적 격변을 야기했다.
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