Definitions
n. A viral illness causing painful swelling near the jaw
流行性腮腺炎
Example
The doctor checked her swollen cheeks for signs of mumps.
医生检查了她肿胀的脸颊，判断是否有腮腺炎的迹象。
Routine vaccination helps prevent mumps and reduces the likelihood of outbreaks in schools and other crowded settings.
常规接种疫苗有助于预防腮腺炎，并降低学校及其他人员密集场所暴发疫情的可能性。
Collocations
- catch mumps
- mumps vaccine
- mumps outbreak
Usage tip
虽以s结尾，但作疾病名称用单数：mumps is。
FAQ
- What does mumps mean?
- A viral illness causing painful swelling near the jaw
- How is mumps pronounced?
- UK /mʌmps/, US /mʌmps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
