figurative. A sudden, widespread occurrence of a phenomenon, typically an undesirable phenomenon.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [noun] > rapid or sharp increase > likened to an outbreak of disease (4) epidemic1630 figurative. A sudden, widespread occurrence of a phenomenon, typically an undesirable phenomenon. epidemy1790 figurative. A sudden, widespread occurrence of a phenomenon, typically an undesirable phenomenon; = epidemic, n. 1. rash1854 figurative. A sudden outbreak of something, esp. something unwelcome or undesirable; a series of such things happening within a short space of time… outbreak1928 In extended use. |
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