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Collins 1

n. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

n. 麻疹, 风疹, 家畜囊尾蚴病, 米珠
[医] 麻疹, 囊尾蚴病(家畜)

Collins 星级

15,308

BNC 频率

17,914

使用频率

“measles”没有明显的词根词缀，但可以注意到它与“measurable”（可测量的）一词音似，暗示出麻疹的症状通常是可观察、可测量的。

例句

1. Measles is a highly contagious disease.

麻疹是一种高度传染的疾病。

2. Vaccination can prevent measles outbreaks.

接种疫苗可以预防麻疹疫情的爆发。

3. Children should receive the measles vaccine before school starts.

孩子们在上学前应该接种麻疹疫苗。