convulsion

名词 convulsion:

1. a sudden uncontrollable attack
   同义词：paroxysm, fit
2. violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
3. a violent disturbance
   同义词：turmoil, upheaval
4. a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

1. The President's assassination led to political convulsion.
   总统遇刺引起了政治骚乱。
2. The child reacted to the drug by going into convulsions.
   这孩子全身痉挛，对药物有反应。
3. We are all in convulsion of laughter.
   我们大家都笑得前仰后合。

con.vul.sion

n.（名词）
An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
抽搐：一种强烈的、阵发性的、不自觉的肌肉收缩
An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
狂笑，发作：无法控制的发作，如大笑等；突然发作
Violent turmoil:
骚乱：强烈的骚动或动乱：
例句：
.The market convulsions of the last few weeks have shaken the world.(Felix Rohatyn)
.前几周的市场动荡震动了整个世界.(费利克斯·罗哈廷)