virus
US /ˈvaɪ.rəs/
UK /ˈvaɪ.rəs/
1.
Virus
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
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The common cold is caused by a virus.
Die Erkältung wird durch ein Virus verursacht.
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Scientists are working to develop a vaccine against the new virus.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, einen Impfstoff gegen das neue Virus zu entwickeln.
2.
Computervirus, Virus
a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
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My computer was infected with a malicious virus.
Mein Computer war mit einem bösartigen Virus infiziert.
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Always use antivirus software to protect against computer viruses.
Verwenden Sie immer Antivirensoftware, um sich vor Computerviren zu schützen.