catching
/ˈkætʃɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #5375 in the learning path
传染的；有感染力的
Definitions
adj. able to spread between people, like an illness or emotion
传染的；有感染力的
Example
Her laughter was catching, and soon everyone was smiling.
她的笑声很有感染力，很快大家都笑了。
Although enthusiasm can be catching, public health campaigns also need clear evidence to encourage lasting behavioural change.
尽管热情能够感染他人，公共卫生宣传仍需明确证据来促成持久的行为改变。
Collocations
- a catching illness
- catching enthusiasm
- catching laughter
Word family
- catch (v.)
Synonyms
- contagious
- infectious
Usage tip
多作表语；形容曲调朗朗上口用catchy，而非catching。
FAQ
- What does catching mean?
- able to spread between people, like an illness or emotion
- How is catching pronounced?
- UK /ˈkætʃɪŋ/, US /ˈkætʃɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
