Definitions
n. An illness affecting humans, animals or plants
疾病
Example
The vet checked our rabbit for signs of disease.
兽医检查了我们的兔子，看是否有患病迹象。
Access to clean drinking water can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases in vulnerable communities.
获得清洁饮用水可以显著减少传染病在脆弱社区中的传播。
Collocations
- heart disease
- infectious diseases
- prevent disease
- the spread of disease
Word family
- diseased (adj.)
Synonyms
- illness
Antonyms
- health
Usage tip
重音在第二音节；泛指疾病可不加冠词。
FAQ
- What does disease mean?
- An illness affecting humans, animals or plants
- How is disease pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈziːz/, US /dɪˈziːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
