paroxysm
US /ˈper.ək.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈpær.ɒk.sɪ.zəm/
名詞
發作, 爆發
a sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity
範例:
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He went into a paroxysm of rage.
他突然大發雷霆。
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The patient suffered a paroxysm of coughing.
病人突然劇烈咳嗽。