spasm
['spæz.əm] noun countable or uncountable
■when a muscle suddenly and uncontrollably becomes tighter 抽搐，痉挛•a muscle/muscular spasm肌肉抽搐 •mainly UK My leg suddenly went into spasm.我的腿突然抽筋了。 spasm of sth
■a short period of something, especially something uncontrollable （尤指难以控制的）一阵…•a spasm of guilt/coughing/laughing一阵内疚／咳嗽／大笑 |