spasmspas•m /'spæz(ə)m/

n C，U

1. 痉挛，抽搐

• muscular spasm 肌肉痉挛

• His legs went into spasm. 他的腿抽筋了。

2. (情感或活动等的)突发，发作

• a spasm of excitement 一阵兴奋

• A spasm of joy held of him. 一阵欢乐之情涌上他的心头。