croup
US /kruːp/
UK /kruːp/
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哮吼
an acute respiratory infection in children, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing, caused by inflammation of the larynx and trachea.
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The child woke up in the middle of the night with a barking cough, a classic symptom of croup.
孩子半夜醒来，发出犬吠般的咳嗽，这是哮吼的典型症状。
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Parents should be aware of the signs of croup, especially during cold and flu season.
家长应了解哮吼的症状，尤其是在感冒和流感季节。