单词 | intermediate host |
释义 | intermediate host (once / 381269 pages) n WORD FAMILY intermediate host: intermediate hosts USAGE EXAMPLESPeople do not commonly come into contact with bats, so an intermediate host is probably involved. Economist(Aug 29, 2013) The virus is thought to have originated in bats, but could have spread to humans through one or more intermediate hosts. Nature(Aug 14, 2013) Toxo reproduces only in a cat’s stomach and needs an intermediate host to taxi from one cat to the next. Slate(Jul 03, 2012) n a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle Hyper host an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association |
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