infection
/ɪnˈfekʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4787 in the learning path
感染；传染病
Definitions
n. a condition caused by harmful organisms entering the body
感染；传染病
Example
The doctor checked my sore throat for signs of infection.
医生检查了我疼痛的喉咙，看是否有感染迹象。
Improved sanitation can reduce the risk of infection, particularly in communities with limited access to clean water.
改善卫生条件可以降低感染风险，尤其是在难以获得洁净水的社区。
Collocations
- prevent infection
- risk of infection
- bacterial infection
- spread of infection
Word family
- infect (v.)
- infected (adj.)
- infectious (adj.)
Usage tip
infection既可指感染过程，也可指一次具体感染。
FAQ
- What does infection mean?
- a condition caused by harmful organisms entering the body
- How is infection pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfekʃən/, US /ɪnˈfekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
