English Dictionary

paroxysm

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpæ.ɹək.ˌsɪ.zəm/

名詞

A random or sudden outburst (of activity). / An explosive event during a volcanic eruption. / A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

日本語の意味

突然の激しい発作・激動。突発的に発生する強烈な反応や状態 / 火山噴火時の爆発現象、激しい噴火活動 / 病気の急激な再発、例えば痙攣や激しい咳などの発作

The debate erupted into a paroxysm of interruptions that drowned out any attempt at reasoned discussion.

討論は突如として割り込みの嵐に見舞われ、理性的な議論の試みはかき消されてしまった。

意味（1）

A random or sudden outburst (of activity).

[I]n his Paroxyſms, as he vvalked the Streets, he vvould have his Pockets loaden vvith Stones, to pelt at the Signs.

意味（2）

An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.

意味（3）

A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

paroxysms （ plural ）