| 释义 |
infectious infectious /ɪnˈfek.ʃəs/ adjective
1 C2 able to pass a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another: » an infectious disease/patientThesaurus+: ↑Passing on illness and causing disease2 C2 describes something that has an effect on everyone who is present and makes them want to join in: » an infectious laugh» infectious enthusiasmThesaurus+: ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Smart and elegantWord Builder:–Nouns: infection, disinfectant–Adjectives: infectious–Verbs: infect, disinfect |