Part of Speech

"Attack of fever" functions as a noun phrase in English.

Phonetic Transcription

/əˈtæk ʌv ˈfiːvər/

Meaning and Usage

The phrase "attack of fever" refers to a sudden increase in body temperature, often due to an illness or infection, characterized by elevated body temperature, chills, sweating, and sometimes accompanied by other symptoms. It is often used in a medical context to describe episodes of illness. The phrase is frequently used both in oral speech and written contexts, particularly in medical discussions or when describing health conditions.

Example Sentences

1. He experienced a severe attack of fever last night, making him feel very weak.

2. Translation: Él experimentó un severo ataque de fiebre anoche, haciéndolo sentir muy débil.

3. After the marathon, she suffered an unexpected attack of fever that forced her to take rest.

4. Translation: Después del maratón, sufrió un inesperado ataque de fiebre que la obligó a descansar.

5. The doctor said that an attack of fever can often be the body's response to infection.

6. Translation: El médico dijo que un ataque de fiebre puede ser a menudo la respuesta del cuerpo a una infección.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "attack of fever" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. However, fever-related idioms exist in English that reflect the concept of heightened emotion or urgency. Here are a few related phrases:

1. Fever pitch: Refers to a state of intense excitement or activity.
2. The excitement at the concert reached a fever pitch.

3. Translation: La emoción en el concierto alcanzó un punto máximo.

4. Burn with fever: To be in a state of intense yearning or desire.

5. He burned with fever for the championship title.

6. Translation: Él ardía de fiebre por el título de campeonato.

7. Caught in a fever: To be swept up in intense enthusiasm or emotion.

8. The fans were caught in a fever of excitement as the game began.
9. Translation: Los aficionados estaban atrapados en una fiebre de emoción al comenzar el juego.

Etymology

The word "attack" comes from the Old French "ataquer," which itself derives from the Latin "attaccare." The term "fever" has origins in the Latin word "febris," indicating an illness marked by elevated body temperature. Together, "attack of fever" reflects a sudden onset of an illness characterized by fever.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Fever episode - Fever attack - Fever onset

Antonyms: - Normal temperature - Healthy state - Apathy (in the context of lack of enthusiasm or urgency)