| 词汇 | hysterical |
| 词根词缀 | 词源： 1610s, from L. hystericus "of the womb," from Gk. hysterikos "of the womb, suffering in the womb," from hystera "womb" (see uterus). Originally defined as a neurotic condition peculiar to women and thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus. Meaning "very funny" (by 1939) is from the notion of uncontrollable fits of laughter. 词根记忆： a. 情绪异常激动的,歇斯底里的We tried to stop the hysterical patient.我们想办法让这个歇斯底里的病人平静下来. |
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