endemic
US /enˈdem.ɪk/
UK /enˈdem.ɪk/
1.
地方性的, 特有的
regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
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Malaria is endemic in tropical regions.
瘧疾在熱帶地區是地方病。
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The plant is endemic to the island.
這種植物是該島的特有物種。
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地方性的, 普遍存在的
(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
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The disease is endemic to the region, causing widespread health issues.
這種疾病在該地區是地方病，導致廣泛的健康問題。
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Poverty is endemic in some parts of the world.
貧困在世界某些地區是普遍存在的。