staphylococcus
/ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/ · /ˌstæfɪləˈkɑːkəs/
CEFR level C2Topic HealthWord #7030 in the learning path
葡萄球菌
Definitions
n. A round bacterium forming clusters, sometimes causing infections.
葡萄球菌
Example
The laboratory found staphylococcus in the skin sample.
实验室在皮肤样本中发现了葡萄球菌。
Some strains of staphylococcus resist common antibiotics, making hospital infections more difficult to treat.
某些葡萄球菌菌株对常用抗生素具有耐药性，使医院感染更难治疗。
Collocations
- staphylococcus infection
- strains of staphylococcus
- antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus
Word family
- staphylococcal (adj.)
- staphylococci (n.)
Synonyms
- staph
Usage tip
复数为staphylococci；常见简称为staph。
FAQ
- What does staphylococcus mean?
- A round bacterium forming clusters, sometimes causing infections.
- How is staphylococcus pronounced?
- UK /ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/, US /ˌstæfɪləˈkɑːkəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
