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hysterical

/hɪstɛrɪkəl/

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1 · adjective

unable to control strong emotions

情绪失控的

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The frightened child became hysterical when he could not find his parents.

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孩子找不到父母，吓得情绪失控。

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Pronunciation: /hɪstɛrɪkəl/

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