英语词汇“apoplectic”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

Someone who is apoplectic is not just mad — they're so filled with rage, they can barely communicate. If your mother is apoplectic, you'd better hope it isn't over something you did.

Apoplectic comes from a Greek word that means to "disable by a stroke." What is a stroke? The sudden loss of consciousness or control caused when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or becomes blocked. When this happens, a person becomes apoplectic. This word also applies to someone who acts so upset, it is like he or she is having a stroke.

WORD FAMILY

apoplectic: apoplectically+/apoplexy: apoplectic, apoplexies

USAGE EXAMPLES

His local media went apoplectic when a British journalist questioned him about it.

The Guardian(Nov 19, 2016)

Since the election, Democrats have been apoplectic about losing the presidential race.

Seattle Times(Nov 19, 2016)

At one point, Banks takes off her protective gear and explains to her apoplectic handlers that she needs to let the aliens see her.

Washington Post(Nov 18, 2016)

adj pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy

apoplectic seizure

单词	apoplectic
释义	apoplectic (once / 9023 pages) adj Someone who is apoplectic is not just mad — they're so filled with rage, they can barely communicate. If your mother is apoplectic, you'd better hope it isn't over something you did. Apoplectic comes from a Greek word that means to "disable by a stroke." What is a stroke? The sudden loss of consciousness or control caused when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or becomes blocked. When this happens, a person becomes apoplectic. This word also applies to someone who acts so upset, it is like he or she is having a stroke. WORD FAMILY apoplectic: apoplectically+/apoplexy: apoplectic, apoplexies USAGE EXAMPLES His local media went apoplectic when a British journalist questioned him about it. The Guardian(Nov 19, 2016) Since the election, Democrats have been apoplectic about losing the presidential race. Seattle Times(Nov 19, 2016) At one point, Banks takes off her protective gear and explains to her apoplectic handlers that she needs to let the aliens see her. Washington Post(Nov 18, 2016) adj pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy apoplectic seizure
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