virus
US /ˈvaɪ.rəs/
UK /ˈvaɪ.rəs/
1.
vi-rút
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.
Cảm lạnh thông thường do vi-rút gây ra.
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Scientists are working to develop a vaccine against the new virus.
Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu phát triển vắc-xin chống lại vi-rút mới.
2.
vi-rút máy tính, vi-rút
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.
Máy tính của tôi bị nhiễm vi-rút độc hại.
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Always use antivirus software to protect against computer viruses.
Luôn sử dụng phần mềm diệt vi-rút để bảo vệ khỏi vi-rút máy tính.