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. 只要提到她的名字，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，全班同学都歇斯底里了。
Idioms
have hysterics
- (informal)
to be extremely upset and angry 极其愤怒