1. | [c][u] 痉挛;抽搐a sudden and often painful contracting of a muscle, which you cannot control |
a muscle spasm 肌肉痉挛 | |
The injection sent his leg into spasm . 一针打下去,他的腿就痉挛了。 |
2. | [c] ~ (of sth) (感情或反应)一阵阵发作,阵发a sudden strong feeling or reaction that lasts for a short time |
a spasm of anxiety/anger/coughing/pain, etc. 突然一阵焦虑、愤怒、咳嗽、疼痛等 |