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dizziness

UK //ˈdɪzɪnəs//US //ˈdɪzɪnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'dysynesse',由 'dizzy'(头晕的)加名词后缀 '-ness' 构成,最早可追溯至古英语 'dysig'(愚蠢的,后引申为眩晕的)。

noun

❶ 头晕的感觉,指一种头重脚轻、站立不稳或周围环境似乎在旋转的不适症状,可能由多种原因引起。

“She felt a sudden dizziness and had to sit down.”

(她突然感到一阵头晕,不得不坐下来。)

“The medication may cause dizziness as a side effect.”

(这种药物可能会引起头晕作为副作用。)

同义词:lightheadedness, vertigo, giddiness

常见短语

spell of dizziness — 一阵突然的头晕,通常持续短暂时间但可能反复发作。

“She had a brief spell of dizziness after the roller coaster ride.”

(坐完过山车后,她短暂地头晕了一下。)