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Sudden Spasm  / ˈspæzəm /  ◙ Noun  1. [C U] A Painful Contracting

Front spasm
Back  / ˈspæzəm / 
◙ noun 
1. [C, U] a sudden and often painful contracting of a muscle, which you cannot control
• 痉挛;抽搐:
 »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) a sudden strong feeling or reaction that lasts for a short time
• (感情或反应)一阵阵发作,阵发:
 »a spasm of anxiety / anger / coughing / pain, etc. 
  突然一阵焦虑、愤怒、咳嗽、疼痛等 

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