paroxysm

paroxysm
/ˈpærəksɪzəm; `pærəksˌɪzəm/ n
sudden attack or outburst (of anger, laughter, pain, etc) （愤怒、 大笑、 疼痛等的）发作
    He went into a paroxysm of rage, ie became very angry. 他勃然大怒.
    paroxysms of coughing, giggling, etc 一阵咳嗽、 傻笑等.

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