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Hysterical Meaning in English

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/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəɫ/
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/hɪstˈɛɹɪkəl/
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释义

If someone is hysterical, they are extremely upset and emotional, often crying or unable to stay calm. It can also mean that something is extremely funny.

用法与细微差别

Often used in two very different ways: for extreme emotional distress and for something extremely funny. In everyday speech, 'hysterical' for 'very funny' is common and informal. Be careful: describing a person as 'hysterical' can sound judgmental or old-fashioned in some contexts.

例句

The child became hysterical when he could not find his mother.

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Her story was so hysterical that we all laughed.

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He sounded hysterical on the phone.

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I was hysterical after watching that comedy special.

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She got hysterical when she heard the fire alarm.

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That video of your dog trying to sing is hysterical.

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