cholera
US /ˈkɑː.lɚ.ə/
UK /ˈkɒl.ər.ə/
名词
霍乱
an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water supplies and causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
示例:
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The village suffered a severe outbreak of cholera due to contaminated water.
由于水污染，该村爆发了严重的霍乱。
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Vaccination can help prevent cholera in high-risk areas.
疫苗接种有助于在高风险地区预防霍乱。