an expression of extreme fear, excitement or anger that makes somebody lose control of their emotions and cry, laugh, etc. 歇斯底里的表现 He went into hysterics when he heard the news. 他听到这个消息时变得歇斯底里。 The children would go into hysterics at the mere mention of her name. 一提到她的名字，孩子们就会歇斯底里。
- (informal)
wild laughter 狂笑 She had the audience in hysterics. 她令观众捧腹大笑。 The whole class dissolved into hysterics when they saw him. 当他们看到他时，全班陷入了歇斯底里。
Idioms
have hysterics
- (informal)
to be extremely upset and angry 极其愤怒