convulse

/kənˈvʌls/
📚 21094 GRE
If someone convulses or if they are convulsed by or with something, their body moves suddenly in an uncontrolled way. 抽搐

verb [vt. 及物动词] vt. 震撼;使剧烈震动;使抽搐

In more advanced cases, the patient will lose consciousness and may convulse. 在更严重的病例中,病人会失去知觉并抽搐。

con + vuls(拉) + e → 一再拉 → 使剧烈震动
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The opposing team were so convulsed with laughter that they almost forgot to hit the ball. 对方球队笑得前仰后合,几乎忘了击球。
Olivia's face convulsed in a series of twitches. 奥莉维亚的脸连续抽搐着。
Theoretical physicists have long believed that quantum effects will cause space-time to convulse wildly on the tiniest scales. 理论物理学家一直相信,在最微小的尺度上,量子效应将导致时空的杂乱震动。
He let out a cry that convulsed his bulky frame and jerked his arm. 他大喊一声,庞大的身躯震撼着,手臂随之抽动。