a. infectious; having the ability to cause disease
a. 剧毒的, 致命的, 刻毒的, 恶毒的, 恶性的, 有病毒的, 过强的
[医] 有毒力的, 毒性的
1. The virus was so virulent that it spread quickly among the population.
这个病毒非常致命，以至于它在居民中迅速传播。
2. He was known for his virulent criticism of the government's policies.
他因对政府政策的尖锐批评而闻名。
3. The virulent strain of bacteria caused a serious outbreak in the city.
这种致命菌株在城市引发了严重的疫情。