delirious (C1)
カタカナ: デリリアス
IPA: /dɪˈlɪriəs/
Definition
Experiencing a temporary state of mental confusion, often accompanied by hallucinations or incoherent speech, typically caused by fever, illness, or extreme emotional distress.
意味: 高熱や病気、あるいは極度の感情的苦痛によって引き起こされる、一時的な精神的混乱状態。幻覚や支離滅裂な言動を伴うことが多い。
Examples / 例文
The patient became delirious as his fever climbed past 104 degrees. — 患者は熱が華氏104度（摂氏40度）を超えると、うわ言を言い始めた。
She was delirious with joy after hearing the unexpected news of her promotion. — 彼女は昇進の予期せぬ知らせを聞いて、喜びで我を忘れていた。
The rescue team found the lost hiker in a delirious state due to severe exposure. — 救助隊は、深刻な露出（低体温症など）により錯乱状態にある遭難したハイカーを発見した。
Delirious の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Delirious:
How to Use Delirious
- delirious with joy/excitement/relief (collocation)
- Overwhelmed by a specific emotion — "The fans were delirious with excitement."
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