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spasm /ˈspæzəm/
n.
1. 痉挛，抽搐
tonic spasm 强直性痉挛
clonic spasm 阵挛性痉挛
His body was jerking in quick spasms. 他的身体在一阵接一阵地剧烈抽搐。
2. (感情、动作等的)突发，发作，阵发
spasms of machine-gunning 一阵阵的机枪扫射
An earthquake rippled in spasms along the plain. 在平原上发生了一阵阵的地震。
A joyful spasm took hold of him. 一阵欢乐之情涌上他的心头。
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