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.
疟疾在热带地区是地方病。
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The plant is endemic to the island.
这种植物是该岛的特有物种。
2.
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.
这种疾病在该地区是地方病，导致广泛的健康问题。
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Poverty is endemic in some parts of the world.
贫困在世界某些地区是普遍存在的。