英语词汇“epidemic”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of widespread

Definition

(esp. of a disease) affecting many people in an area

The crisis was reaching epidemic proportions.

Synonyms

widespread

There is widespread support for the proposals.

Food shortages are widespread.

wide-ranging

a package of wide-ranging economic reforms

general

Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.

sweeping

sweeping economic reforms

prevailing

individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion

rampant

the rampant corruption of the administration

prevalent

Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.

rife

Speculation is rife that he'll be sacked.

pandemic

1 (noun) in the sense of outbreak

Definition

a widespread occurrence of a disease

A flu epidemic is sweeping through Britain.

Synonyms

outbreak

plague

the plague that floored ancient Athens

growth

spread

scourge

Vandalism is a scourge that is ruining our beautiful town.

contagion

He continues to isolate his country from the contagion of foreign ideas.

2 (noun) in the sense of spate

Definition

a rapid development or spread of something

an epidemic of crimes

Synonyms

spate

plague

outbreak

an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youths

This outbreak of flu is no worse than normal.

wave

the current wave of violence in schools

rash

a rash of internet-related companies

eruption

an unpleasant eruption of boils

upsurge

单词	epidemic
释义	Trends of epidemic View usage for: epidemic (epɪdemɪk) Word forms: plural epidemics 1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN] If there is an epidemic of a particular disease somewhere, it affects a very large number of people there and spreads quickly to other areas. A flu epidemic is sweeping through Moscow. ...a killer epidemic of yellow fever. [+ of] Synonyms: outbreak, plague, growth, spread More Synonyms of epidemic 2. countable noun If an activity that you disapprove of is increasing or spreading rapidly, you can refer to this as an epidemic of that activity. [disapproval] ...an epidemic of serial killings. [+ of] Drug experts say it could spell the end of the crack epidemic. More Synonyms of epidemic epidemic in British English (ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk) adjective 1. (esp of a disease) attacking or affecting many persons simultaneously in a community or area noun 2. a widespread occurrence of a disease an influenza epidemic 3. a rapid development, spread, or growth of something, esp something unpleasant an epidemic of strikes Derived forms epidemically (ˌepiˈdemically) adverb Word origin C17: from French épidémique, via Late Latin from Greek epidēmia literally: among the people, from epi- + dēmos people epidemic in American English (ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪk) adjective 1. prevalent and spreading rapidly among many individuals in a community at the same time said esp. of a serious human contagious disease see also endemic: also ˌepiˈdemical noun 2. an epidemic disease 3. the rapid spreading of such a disease 4. a rapid, widespread occurrence or growth Derived forms epidemically (ˌepiˈdemically) adverb Word origin Fr épidémique < MFr < ML epidemicus < epidemia < Gr epidēmia < epidēmios, among the people, general < epi-, epi- + dēmos, people: see democracy Examples of 'epidemic' in a sentence epidemic The failure to tackle the epidemic reflects decades of underfunding. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Risk refusal spreads like an epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Some bestselling yoghurts may be sold in smaller pots or have their sugar content cut as the health watchdog tries to tackle the obesity epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then not long after that there was an Aids epidemic, and a crack epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The obesity epidemic shows that people are eating too much in relation to their needs. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Or that the nation is apparently in the grip of a measles epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Whether a disease is epidemic or endemic depends on the disease and the population. McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995) The shocking rise in obesity has reached epidemic proportions. The Sun (2013) The blueprint is designed to tackle the overcrowding epidemic. The Sun (2009) Experts fear the epidemic could spread overseas. The Sun (2010) The ebola epidemic has still not been entirely overcome. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Areas with particular epidemics can become depressed. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Such a widespread epidemic is termed a pandemic. McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995) The following year they were ravaged by disease as various epidemics swept through the land. Jane Dunn ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2003) It reached epidemic proportions about five years ago. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Now that you get email on your phone, it has become epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2012) RECORD numbers are seeking protective jabs in a city gripped by a measles epidemic. The Sun (2013) Scores of other women lurking on the nearby pavements streamed in to join them, hoisting placards demanding action to end the cholera epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2008) COMPUTER games are triggering an anxiety epidemic in young people, experts have warned. The Sun (2009) It is a rich and absorbing story about the 1918 epidemic of Spanish influenza. Times, Sunday Times (2006) His mother died when he was a year old, during the 1918 influenza epidemic. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In other languages epidemic British English: epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ NOUN If there is an epidemic of a particular disease somewhere, it spreads quickly to a very large number of people there. ...a flu epidemic. American English: epidemic Arabic: وَباء Brazilian Portuguese: epidemia Chinese: 流行 Croatian: epidemija Czech: epidemie Danish: epidemi Dutch: epidemie European Spanish: epidemia Finnish: epidemia French: épidémie German: Epidemie Greek: επίδημία Italian: epidemia Japanese: 流行病 Korean: 유행병 Norwegian: epidemi Polish: epidemia European Portuguese: epidemia Romanian: epidemie Russian: эпидемия Latin American Spanish: epidemia Swedish: epidemi Thai: การแพร่ระบาดอย่างรวดเร็ว Turkish: salgın Ukrainian: епідемія Vietnamese: bệnh dịch Chinese translation of 'epidemic' epidemic (ɛpɪˈdɛmɪk) n (c) [of disease] 流行 (liúxíng) (种(種), zhǒng) adj 流行性的 (liúxíngxìng de) (adjective) in the sense of widespread Definition (esp. of a disease) affecting many people in an area The crisis was reaching epidemic proportions. Synonyms widespread There is widespread support for the proposals. Food shortages are widespread. wide-ranging a package of wide-ranging economic reforms general Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil. sweeping sweeping economic reforms prevailing individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion rampant the rampant corruption of the administration prevalent Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women. rife Speculation is rife that he'll be sacked. pandemic 1 (noun) in the sense of outbreak Definition a widespread occurrence of a disease A flu epidemic is sweeping through Britain. Synonyms outbreak plague the plague that floored ancient Athens growth spread scourge Vandalism is a scourge that is ruining our beautiful town. contagion He continues to isolate his country from the contagion of foreign ideas. 2 (noun) in the sense of spate Definition a rapid development or spread of something an epidemic of crimes Synonyms spate plague outbreak an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youths This outbreak of flu is no worse than normal. wave the current wave of violence in schools rash a rash of internet-related companies eruption an unpleasant eruption of boils upsurge Additional synonyms in the sense of contagion Definition the passing on of disease by contact He continues to isolate his country from the contagion of foreign ideas. Synonyms spread, spreading, communication, passage, proliferation, diffusion, transference, dissemination, dispersal, transmittal in the sense of eruption an unpleasant eruption of boils Synonyms inflammation, outbreak, rash, flare-up in the sense of general Definition including various or miscellaneous items Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil. Synonyms widespread, accepted, popular, public, common, broad, extensive, universal, prevailing, prevalent, accustomed Synonyms of 'epidemic' epidemic Explore 'epidemic' in the dictionary
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