paroxysm
US /ˈper.ək.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈpær.ɒk.sɪ.zəm/
名词
发作, 爆发
a sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity
示例:
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He went into a paroxysm of rage.
他突然大发雷霆。
•
The patient suffered a paroxysm of coughing.
病人突然剧烈咳嗽。