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传染
chuán rǎn
Meaning
- to infect
- contagious
Definition
病原体从有病的生物体侵入别的生物体，感染他人。
The spread of a disease from one organism to another through pathogens.
Usage
用于描述疾病或负面情绪的传递。
Used to describe the transmission of diseases or negative emotions.
Examples
- 1 这种病毒很容易通过空气传染。 (This virus is easily transmitted through the air.)
- 2 他的笑声具有传染性，让大家都开心起来。 (His laughter is contagious, making everyone happy.)
- 3 流感在冬季很容易传染给他人。 (Influenza is easily transmitted to others in winter.)
- 4 恐惧的情绪在人群中迅速传染。 (The feeling of fear quickly spread through the crowd.)
- 5 伤口被细菌感染，需要及时处理以防传染。 (The wound was infected by bacteria and needs timely treatment to prevent contagion.)
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