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catastasis

/kuh-tas-tuh-sis/US // kəˈtæs tə sɪs //

催化作用,阴阳师,伤口,催化

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ca·tas·ta·ses [kuh-tas-tuh-seez]. /kəˈtæs təˌsiz/.

    • : the part of a drama, preceding the catastrophe, in which the action is at its height; the climax of a play.Compare catastrophe, epitasis, protasis.

Examples

  • Consider therefore this pitiable Twentieth of June as a futility; no catastrophe, rather a catastasis, or heightening.