convulsecon•vulse /kən'vʌls/

vt

1. 使剧烈震动，震撼

• The earthquake convulsed the city. 地震使整个城市剧烈震动。

2. 使痉挛，使抽搐；使抖动

• His face was convulsed with rage. 他的脸因发怒而抽搐。

• I was convulsed with laughter. 我笑得前仰后合。

vi 抖动，前仰后合

• She convulsed with laughter. 她笑得前仰后合。