vaccine
/ˈvæksiːn/ · /vækˈsiːn/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4410 in the learning path
疫苗
Definitions
n. a substance that trains the immune system to resist disease
疫苗
Example
The nurse explained how the vaccine helps protect against illness.
护士解释了这种疫苗如何帮助预防疾病。
Ensuring fair access to vaccines is essential for protecting vulnerable populations and reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
确保公平获得疫苗，对保护易受感染人群和减少传染病传播至关重要。
Collocations
- develop a vaccine
- receive a vaccine
- vaccine safety
- vaccine development
Word family
- vaccinate (v.)
- vaccination (n.)
Usage tip
接种某病疫苗常用a vaccine against某疾病。
FAQ
- What does vaccine mean?
- a substance that trains the immune system to resist disease
- How is vaccine pronounced?
- UK /ˈvæksiːn/, US /vækˈsiːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
