vertigo

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n a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

n. 眩晕, 迷惘
[医] 眩晕

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“vertigo” 来源于拉丁语“vertere”，意为“转动”。可以联想到“旋转”或“头晕”的感觉。

例句

1. She felt a sudden attack of vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.

当她从高楼往下看时，感到了一阵突然的眩晕。

2. Vertigo can be caused by inner ear problems or other health issues.

眩晕可能是由内耳问题或其他健康问题引起的。

3. After riding the roller coaster, he experienced vertigo for several minutes.

过山车之后，他感到眩晕了好几分钟。