
好词典

源自拉丁语 febrilis(与发烧有关的),来自 febris(发烧)。17世纪进入英语。
❶ 指与发烧有关的,或表现出类似发烧的症状,如体温升高、躁动不安等。也可比喻为紧张、兴奋的状态。
“The child was febrile and needed immediate medical attention.”
(孩子发着高烧,需要立即就医。)
“Her febrile excitement before the concert was contagious.”
(音乐会前她那种发烧般的兴奋感很有感染力。)
febrile seizure — 指婴幼儿因突然高烧引起的抽搐发作,通常持续时间短且无害。
“The toddler had a febrile seizure when his temperature spiked.”
(这个幼儿在体温骤升时出现了高热惊厥。)