convulsion
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/kənˈvʌlʃn/
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/kənˈvʌlʃn/
A violent shaking of the body, often caused by illness or a strong emotion.
The child suffered a series of convulsions after the high fever.
孩子在高燒後遭受了一系列的抽搐。
A sudden major change or upheaval, often in a social or political context.
The country experienced political convulsions after the controversial election results.
這個國家在有爭議的選舉結果後經歷了政治動盪。