contagion
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
1.
contagio, infezione
the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact
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The rapid spread of the virus highlighted the dangers of contagion.
La rapida diffusione del virus ha evidenziato i pericoli del contagio.
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Strict measures were put in place to prevent further contagion.
Sono state adottate misure rigorose per prevenire un ulteriore contagio.
2.
contagio, diffusione
the rapid communication of an influence (such as a doctrine or emotion) from one person or place to another
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The contagion of fear spread quickly through the crowd.
Il contagio della paura si diffuse rapidamente tra la folla.
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The economic crisis showed the contagion effect across global markets.
La crisi economica ha mostrato l'effetto di contagio sui mercati globali.