spasm
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/ˈspæzəm/
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/ˈspæzəm/
A quick, involuntary muscle movement that can be painful.
The sudden spasm in her back made it hard for her to move.
她背部突然痉挛,使她难以移动。
A short burst of a strong feeling or action.
He had a spasm of anger and slammed the door.
他愤怒地痉挛了一下,然后猛地摔门而去。