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contagion

/kənˈteɪdʒən/

Meanings
noun

传染病, 瘟疫

A disease spread by contact

Examples :

"The doctor warned about the contagion of the flu, urging everyone to wash their hands frequently to avoid its spread. "
医生警告说流感具有传染性，并敦促大家勤洗手以避免其传播。
medicine disease virus
noun

金融传染，蔓延。

A situation in which small shocks, which initially affect only a few financial institutions or a particular region of an economy, spread to the rest of financial sectors and other countries whose economies were previously healthy

Examples :

"The failure of a small bank triggered a contagion, quickly affecting other banks and businesses across the country. "
一家小银行的倒闭引发了金融传染效应，迅速波及到全国的其他银行和企业。
economy business finance world situation

Related Words

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

广泛的，普遍的。

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

流感在学校里广泛传播，很多学生都缺席了。

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negativity noun

/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti/

悲观，消极。

"His constant negativity at work made it hard for the team to finish projects. "

他在工作中总是悲观消极，导致团队很难完成项目。

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transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

传输，传送

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

网络信号的传输很弱，导致很难完成在线作业。

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frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

常常，经常。

"This question arises frequently."

这个问题常常出现。

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

细节，要点

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

老师指出了这道数学题里一个特别的细节，很多学生都忽略了。

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

自始至终，遍及。

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

老师在整个课堂时间里自始至终透彻地讲解了课程。

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institutions noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/

制度，习俗。

"Sentence: "In many cultures, arranged marriages are traditional institutions that have been practiced for generations." "

在许多文化中，包办婚姻是世代相传的传统习俗。

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

情况，局面。

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

由于债务违约的阴影迫在眉睫，美国正处于一个尴尬的局面。

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

延伸，扩大，扩展

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

图书馆允许延期归还那些已经过期的书。

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businesses noun

/ˈbɪz.nɪ.sɪz/

企业，公司。

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "

由于租金上涨，我镇上许多小型企业都在苦苦挣扎。

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

宣布，公布。

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

老师宣布了明天因为下雪停课。

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

事先，预先

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

事先，我计划星期六复习数学考试。