virus
Significado: A tiny organism that causes disease; malicious computer code
The word 'virus' refers to a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside living cells, causing diseases like the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. In computing, a virus is malicious software that spreads by copying itself into other programs. The term has become more widely used since the pandemic.
Ejemplos
- The virus spread rapidly through the community. 病毒在社区中迅速传播。El virus se propagó rápidamente por la comunidad.ウイルスはコミュニティ内で急速に広がりました。바이러스가 지역 사회에 급속히 퍼졌습니다.
- Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. 确保你的杀毒软件是最新的。Asegúrate de que tu software antivirus esté actualizado.アンチウイルスソフトウェアが最新であることを確認してください。백신 소프트웨어가 최신 상태인지 확인하세요.
- Scientists are developing a vaccine to combat the virus. 科学家正在开发疫苗来对抗病毒。Los científicos están desarrollando una vacuna para combatir el virus.科学者たちはウイルスと戦うワクチンを開発しています。과학자들이 바이러스에 대항하는 백신을 개발하고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'virus' meaning 'poison, sap, venom'. The biological sense of 'a microscopic infectious agent' was established in the 1890s. The computer virus sense appeared in 1972, coined by science fiction author David Gerrold.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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