infection
Vocabulary Word
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★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
Meaning: The invasion of the body by harmful organisms; a disease caused by this
感染,有害微生物侵入身体;由此引起的疾病
infección, invasión del cuerpo por organismos dañinos
感染、有害な微生物による体への侵入;これによって引き起こされる病気
감염, 유해한 미생물에 의한 체내 침입; 이로 인해 발생하는 질병
An infection occurs when harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the body and multiply, causing illness. Infections can be minor, like a cold, or serious, like pneumonia. They can be spread through contact, air, food, or water.
「infection」发生在有害微生物如细菌、病毒或真菌进入身体并繁殖,导致疾病时。感染可以是轻微的,如感冒,也可以是严重的,如肺炎。它们可以通过接触、空气、食物或水传播。
«Infection» ocurre cuando microorganismos dañinos como bacterias, virus u hongos entran al cuerpo y se multiplican, causando enfermedad. Las infecciones pueden ser menores, como un resfriado, o graves, como neumonía. Pueden propagarse por contacto, aire, alimentos o agua.
「infection」は、細菌、ウイルス、または真菌などの有害な微生物が体に入り増殖して病気を引き起こすときに発生します。感染は風邪のように軽度なものから、肺炎のように深刻なものまであります。接触、空気、食べ物、水を通じて広がる可能性があります。
Infection은 세균, 바이러스, 곰팡이 등 유해한 미생물이 체내에 침입하여 증식하면서 질병을 일으키는 현상이다. 감기처럼 가벼운 감염부터 폐렴처럼 심각한 감염까지 있으며, 접촉, 공기, 음식, 물 등을 통해 전파될 수 있다.
Examples
- The wound became infected and required antibiotics. 伤口受到感染,需要使用抗生素。La herida se infectó y requirió antibióticos.傷が感染し、抗生物質が必要になった。상처가 감염되어 항생제가 필요했다.
- She stayed home to prevent spreading the infection to her colleagues. 她待在家里以防止将感染传播给同事。Ella se quedó en casa para evitar contagiar la infección a sus colegas.彼女は同僚に感染を広げないよう家にいた。그녀는 동료들에게 감염을 퍼뜨리지 않으려고 집에 머물렀다.
- Good hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of infection. 良好的手部卫生有助于防止感染传播。Una buena higiene de manos ayuda a prevenir la propagación de infecciones.適切な手洗いは感染の拡大を防ぐのに役立つ。올바른 손 위생은 감염 확산을 방지하는 데 도움이 된다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin 'infectionem' meaning 'a tainting, dyeing', from Latin 'inficere' (to stain, dye, corrupt), from 'in-' (in) + 'facere' (to make, do). Originally meant 'to stain or taint'; the disease sense developed later.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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