Apoplexy

(n.) Sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion, usually caused by pressure on the brain.

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• The medical evidence showed conclusively that death was due to apoplexy. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯回忆录.
• He died one morning of apoplexy, as he was going to open his outer door. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet, has had a fit--apoplexy or paralysis--and couldn't be brought to, and precious time has been lost. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• Let me see the public streets once more afore I die; and if I ain't struck with apoplexy, I'll be back in five minits by the clock. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Old woman; full feeder; nervous subject; palpitation of the heart; pressure on the brain; apoplexy; off she goes. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.

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