Spasm



GRE

解释

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• n.痉挛, 抽筋
• ［英］ n.痉挛, 抽筋 ( an involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English spasme, from Anglo-French espasme, from Latin spasmus, from Greek spasmos, from span to draw, pull
• Date: 14th century
• 1. an involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction
• 2. a sudden violent and temporary effort, emotion, or sensation <a spasm of creativity><spasms of pain>
• ? spasm intransitive verb

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