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epileptic

UK //ˌepɪˈleptɪk//US //ˌepəˈleptɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'epilēptikos',由 'epi-'(在...之上)和 'lambanein'(抓住)组成,字面意为'被突然袭击'。

adjective

❶ 与癫痫有关的,指因大脑异常放电导致反复发作的神经系统疾病特征。

“The patient showed epileptic seizures after the accident.”

(事故后患者出现了癫痫发作症状。)

“Doctors prescribed medication to control his epileptic episodes.”

(医生开了药物来控制他的癫痫发作。)

同义词:convulsive, seizure-related, spasmodic

noun

❶ 癫痫患者,指患有反复发作性神经系统疾病的人。

“The hospital has a special support group for epileptics.”

(这家医院为癫痫患者设立了专门的互助小组。)

“As an epileptic, he avoids activities that might trigger seizures.”

(作为癫痫患者,他避免可能诱发发作的活动。)

同义词:seizure sufferer, convulsive patient

常见短语

epileptic seizure — 癫痫发作,指因大脑异常电活动导致的突发性症状,如抽搐或意识丧失。

“The teacher recognized the signs of an epileptic seizure and called for help.”

(老师识别出癫痫发作的迹象并立即求助。)

epileptic fit — 癫痫发作的另一种说法,常见于英式英语,描述突然的痉挛或意识障碍状态。

“He collapsed on the street during an epileptic fit.”

(他在街上因癫痫发作而倒下。)