| 单词 | germ |
| 释义 | germ —germ /dʒɜːm/ aep /dʒɝːm/ noun (AMOUNT) germ of sth C2 [S]► F0 a small amount, usually one that develops into something large or important: » He found the germ of an idea in an old newspaper.Thesaurus+: ↑Words meaning small pieces and amountsnoun [C usually plural] (ORGANISM) ► C1 a very small organism that causes disease: » Wash your hands so you don't get germs on the food.» Rats and flies spread germs.Thesaurus+: ↑Bacteria, moulds, germs and viruses• • • Extra Examples:» It says on the bottle that it kills all known germs.» In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly.» Cover your nose when you sneeze - we don't want all your germs!» I dread to think how many germs are living in that filthy kitchen.» Germs can be spread very easily in hospitals unless there are strict hygiene rules in place. |
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