paroxysm /ˈpærəkˌsɪzəm/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A paroxysm of emotion is a sudden, very strong occurrence of it. 突然爆发 [usu N 'of' n]

  例：

  He exploded in a paroxysm of rage.

  他突然勃然大怒。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain. 身体震颤 [usu N 'of' n/-ing]

  例：

  He broke into a paroxysm of coughing.

  他一阵猛咳，身体剧烈颤动。