contagion
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
1.
jangkitan, penularan
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.
Penyebaran virus yang pantas menyerlahkan bahaya jangkitan.
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Strict measures were put in place to prevent further contagion.
Langkah-langkah ketat telah dilaksanakan untuk mencegah jangkitan selanjutnya.
2.
jangkitan, penyebaran
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.
Jangkitan ketakutan merebak dengan cepat di kalangan orang ramai.
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The economic crisis showed the contagion effect across global markets.
Krisis ekonomi menunjukkan kesan jangkitan merentasi pasaran global.