hookworm
US /ˈhʊk.wɜːrm/
UK /ˈhʊk.wɜːm/
名词
钩虫
a parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals, attaching itself to the intestinal wall with its hook-like mouthparts and feeding on blood.
示例:
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with a hookworm infection.
医生诊断病人感染了钩虫。
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Poor sanitation can lead to the spread of hookworm.
卫生条件差可能导致钩虫传播。
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