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seizure

/ˈsiːʒə/ · /ˈsiːʒɚ/

CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6397 in the learning path

癫痫等疾病的突然发作

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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.

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