infection

in'fekʃәn
考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
n. (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound
n. (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
n. an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

中文翻译

n. 传染, 影响, 传染病
[医] 传染, 感染

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
2,510
BNC 频率
2,692
使用频率

记忆技巧

infection 可以拆分为词根 fect(做、制造)和前缀 in-(在…里面),表示“在体内制造的东西”,即“感染”。

例句

1. The doctor said that the infection could be treated with antibiotics.

医生说这种感染可以用抗生素治疗。

2. She was worried about getting an infection after her surgery.

她担心手术后会感染。

3. Washing your hands regularly can help prevent infections.

定期洗手可以帮助预防感染。

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