immunity
US /ɪˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/
UK /ɪˈmjuː.nə.t̬i/
名詞
1.
免疫
the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
例:
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Vaccination provides long-lasting immunity against many diseases.
ワクチン接種は多くの病気に対して長期的な免疫を提供します。
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Some people develop natural immunity after recovering from an illness.
病気から回復した後、自然な免疫を獲得する人もいます。
2.
免責, 特権
official protection from legal liability or prosecution
例:
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The diplomat was granted full immunity from local laws.
その外交官は現地法からの完全な免責を認められた。
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The witness was offered immunity in exchange for testimony.
証人は証言と引き換えに免責を提示された。
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