infection

US /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
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1.

感染, 传染

the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism.

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The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
医生开抗生素治疗细菌感染。
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Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection.
勤洗手以防止感染传播。
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contagioncontaminationdiseaseillnesssickness
2.

传染病, 感染

a disease caused by a pathogen.

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He developed a severe lung infection after catching the flu.
他得了流感后，发展成严重的肺部感染。
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The hospital is taking precautions to prevent cross-infection among patients.
医院正在采取预防措施，防止患者之间发生交叉感染。
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illnessdiseasesicknessailmentmalady
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