Frenzy



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.极度激动的状态
• ［英］ n.极度激动的状态 ( state of extreme excitement)
• ［类］ convulsion : contraction / frenzy : emotion ( 痉挛是收缩加剧 / 疯狂是感情加剧)
• ［例］ in a frenzy of zeal, enthusiasm, hate

Webster Collegiate

I. noun (plural frenzies)

• Etymology: Middle English frenesie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin phrenesia, alteration of Latin phrenesis, from phreneticus
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a temporary madness
  • b. a violent mental or emotional agitation
• 2. intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity <a shopping frenzy>

II. transitive verb (frenzied; frenzying)

• Date: 1791
• to affect with frenzy

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