convulse

动词

1. 1

   抽搐、痉挛、抽动

   The patient began to convulse and was rushed to the hospital.

   病人开始抽搐，被紧急送往医院。

2. 2

   使抽搐、使痉挛

   A sudden spasm convulsed his whole body.

   一阵突然的痉挛使他全身抽动。

3. 3

   使捧腹大笑、笑得前俯后仰常与 with laughter 连用

   His impression of the boss convulsed the whole room with laughter.

   他模仿老板的样子，让全场笑得前俯后仰。

4. 4

   使动荡、震撼、使陷入混乱正式；常用被动

   The country was convulsed by months of violent protests.

   该国因长达数月的暴力抗争而陷入动荡。