
seizure
/ˈsiːʒə/ · /ˈsiːʒɚ/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6397 in the learning path
癫痫等疾病的突然发作
Definitions
n. A sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
癫痫等疾病的突然发作
n. The act of taking something by force or legal authority.
扣押;没收;夺取
Example
When her brother had a seizure, she called an ambulance.
她哥哥癫痫发作时,她叫了救护车。
Public health campaigns can teach people how to respond safely when someone experiences a seizure.
公共卫生宣传活动可以教人们如何在他人癫痫发作时安全应对。
Collocations
- have a seizure
- an epileptic seizure
- seizure of assets
- seizure of power
Word family
- seize (v.)
Usage tip
医学义常搭配have;扣押某物用seizure of。
FAQ
- What does seizure mean?
- A sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The act of taking something by force or legal authority.
- How is seizure pronounced?
- UK /ˈsiːʒə/, US /ˈsiːʒɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.