1610s, from Latin hystericus "of the womb," from Greek hysterikos "of the womb, suffering in the womb," from hystera "womb" (see uterus). Originally defined as a neurotic condition peculiar to women and thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus. Meaning "very funny" (by 1939) is from the notion of uncontrollable fits of laughter. Related: Hysterically.
实用例句
1. Paul Mazursky was Master of Ceremonies, and he was pretty hysterical.
保罗·马祖尔斯基担任司仪，他简直把人笑坏了。来自柯林斯例句
2. I suffered bouts of really hysterical depression.
我曾患阵发的严重癔病性抑郁症。来自柯林斯例句
3. He made headlines and received hysterical hate mail.
他成了新闻人物，收到了疯狂的攻击性邮件。来自柯林斯例句
4. He became almost hysterical when I told him.
我告诉他时，他几乎要发疯了。来自《权威词典》
5. He dismissed her words as the ravings of a hysterical woman.
