convulse
US /kənˈvʌls/
UK /kənˈvʌls/
动词
1.
抽搐, 痉挛
to suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs
示例:
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The patient began to convulse during the seizure.
病人在癫痫发作时开始抽搐。
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His body began to convulse uncontrollably.
他的身体开始不受控制地抽搐。
2.
使抽搐, 使痉挛
to cause (someone) to suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles
示例:
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The poison can convulse the victim.
这种毒药能使受害者抽搐。
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The shock seemed to convulse her entire body.
那次冲击似乎使她全身抽搐。
3.
震撼, 使动荡
to affect with violent agitation or disturbance
示例:
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The news of the scandal began to convulse the nation.
丑闻的消息开始震撼全国。
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Laughter began to convulse the audience.
笑声开始感染观众。
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