contagion
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒən/
名词
1.
传染, 感染
the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact
示例:
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The rapid spread of the virus highlighted the dangers of contagion.
病毒的迅速传播凸显了传染的危险。
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Strict measures were put in place to prevent further contagion.
采取了严格措施以防止进一步传染。
2.
蔓延, 传播
the rapid communication of an influence (such as a doctrine or emotion) from one person or place to another
示例:
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The contagion of fear spread quickly through the crowd.
恐惧的蔓延迅速在人群中传播开来。
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The economic crisis showed the contagion effect across global markets.
经济危机显示了全球市场中的蔓延效应。
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