contagious
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
1.
伝染性の, 感染性の
describing a disease that can be spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact
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The flu is highly contagious.
インフルエンザは非常に伝染性が高い。
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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease.
はしかは非常に伝染性の高いウイルス性疾患です。
2.
伝染性の, 感染性の
describing an emotion or attitude that spreads quickly to others
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Her enthusiasm was contagious.
彼女の熱意は伝染性があった。
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His laughter was so contagious that soon everyone in the room was smiling.
彼の笑い声はとても伝染性があり、すぐに部屋中の誰もが笑顔になった。