cholera

'kɒlәrә

Collins 1

n. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

n. 霍乱
[医] 霍乱

Collins 星级

10,760

BNC 频率

13,909

使用频率

cholera 源自希腊语 chole，意为“胆汁”，与消化系统相关，联想到与肠道有关的疾病。

例句

1. Cholera is an infectious disease that can spread rapidly in contaminated water.

霍乱是一种通过受污染的水迅速传播的传染病。

2. Many countries have vaccination programs to prevent cholera outbreaks.

许多国家有疫苗接种计划来预防霍乱暴发。

3. Proper sanitation and hygiene are essential to control cholera.

适当的卫生和清洁对于控制霍乱是至关重要的。