spasm

US /ˈspæz.əm/
UK /ˈspæz.əm/
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1.

痉挛, 抽搐

a sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement

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The sudden cold water caused a spasm in his leg.
突然的冷水导致他腿部痉挛。
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She experienced a painful muscle spasm in her back.
她背部出现了痛苦的肌肉痉挛。
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2.

一阵, 突发

a sudden, brief spell of an activity or emotion

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He had a sudden spasm of anger.
他突然一阵愤怒。
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The market experienced a brief spasm of volatility.
市场经历了短暂的波动痉挛。
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