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febrile

UK //ˈfiːbraɪl//US //ˈfɛbraɪl//

词源

源自拉丁语 febrilis(与发烧有关的),来自 febris(发烧)。17世纪进入英语。

adjective

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。)

同义词:feverish, heated, excited, agitated, flushed

常见短语

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。)