effusion

Word family

ef·fu·sion /ɪˈfjuːʒən/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]

1 technical a liquid or gas that flows out of something, or the act of flowing out 流出(物)，溢出(物)；逸出(物)

a massive effusion of poisonous gas

毒气的大量逸出

2 formalEMOTIONAL an uncontrolled expression of strong good feelings 〔强烈感情的〕迸发

He greeted the guests with effusion.

他热情地迎接客人。

Examples from the Corpus

effusion• The joints should be carefully examined for effusion, limitation of motion, or deformities.• He turned smartly on his heel and trotted into the foyer, greeting the stewards with indiscriminate effusion.• On admission here, he had a low grade pyrexia, bilateral pleural effusions, and moderate smooth hepatomegaly.• Pleural effusions are found in up to half these patients, although most are small and without clinical significance.• Eleanor's stories had made him jealous; his wife's effusions angered him.• This waiting time will in most cases select out those children whose effusions are short lived.• His letters were filled with effusions of love.• It was the kind of news that made writers let loose with effusions.

Origin effusion

(1400-1500) French Latin effundere “to pour out”

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Corpus

BNC: 24460 COCA: 23976

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