1N-COUNT （情绪的）突然爆发 A paroxysm of emotion is a sudden, very strong occurrence of it. （情绪的）突然爆发
He exploded in a paroxysm of rage. [+ of]
他突然勃然大怒。
...a paroxysm of grief.
突然悲痛欲绝
2N-COUNT （咳嗽、大笑或剧痛引起的）身体震颤；阵发 A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain. （咳嗽、大笑或剧痛引起的）身体震颤；阵发