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.
她背部突然痙攣,使她難以移動。
A short burst of a strong feeling or action.
He had a spasm of anger and slammed the door.
他憤怒地痙攣了一下,然後猛地摔門而去。