convulse
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/kənˈvʌls/
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/kənˈvʌls/
to cause sudden, uncontrollable shaking in someone's body; to shake like this
The earthquake convulsed the city, causing widespread damage.
地震使这座城市震动,造成了广泛的破坏。
to laugh, get angry, etc., so much that you can't control your body
He was convulsed with laughter at the silly joke.
他因为那个愚蠢的笑话笑得前仰后合。