pneumonia
/njuːˈməʊniə/ · /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6356 in the learning path
肺炎
Definitions
n. An infection that inflames the lungs and makes breathing difficult.
肺炎
Example
My grandfather stayed in hospital while recovering from pneumonia.
我爷爷在肺炎康复期间住在医院里。
Improved access to vaccination and timely treatment can reduce deaths from pneumonia, particularly among young children.
提高疫苗接种的可及性并提供及时治疗，可以减少肺炎死亡，尤其是幼儿的死亡。
Collocations
- develop pneumonia
- recover from pneumonia
- bacterial pneumonia
Usage tip
词首p不发音；通常不可数，不说a pneumonia。
FAQ
- What does pneumonia mean?
- An infection that inflames the lungs and makes breathing difficult.
- How is pneumonia pronounced?
- UK /njuːˈməʊniə/, US /nuːˈmoʊnjə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
