epidemic
US /ˌep.əˈdem.ɪk/
UK /ˌep.əˈdem.ɪk/
名词
1.
流行病, 疫情
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
示例:
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The city is facing an epidemic of flu cases.
这座城市正面临流感疫情。
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Measures were taken to control the cholera epidemic.
已采取措施控制霍乱疫情。
2.
迅速蔓延, 泛滥
a rapid spread or growth of something undesirable
示例:
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There's an epidemic of obesity in many developed countries.
许多发达国家存在肥胖流行病。
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The rise in cyberbullying has become an epidemic among teenagers.
网络欺凌的兴起已成为青少年中的一种流行病。
形容词
1.
流行的, 普遍的
of the nature of an epidemic; widespread
示例:
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The problem has reached epidemic proportions.
这个问题已经达到了流行病的程度。
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Drug abuse is becoming an epidemic issue in society.
吸毒正在成为社会中的一个流行性问题。
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