
distemper
词源
源自中古英语 distemperen,来自古法语 destemprer(打乱平衡),基于拉丁语 distemperare(混合不当)。医学意义来自体液失衡的古老理论。
noun
❶ 一种主要影响狗和其他动物的传染病,症状包括发烧、咳嗽和神经系统问题。
“The puppy was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate treatment.”
(这只小狗被诊断出患有犬瘟热,需要立即治疗。)
“Vaccination can prevent distemper in dogs.”
(接种疫苗可以预防狗的犬瘟热。)
❶ 一种古老的绘画技法,使用颜料与胶水或蛋黄混合,常用于壁画或装饰。
“The medieval artist used distemper to create vibrant wall paintings.”
(这位中世纪艺术家使用胶画技法创作了色彩鲜艳的壁画。)
“Distemper paints were commonly used before the invention of oil paints.”
(在油画发明之前,胶画颜料被广泛使用。)
verb
❶ 使动物感染犬瘟热疾病。
“The unvaccinated litter was distempered by contact with a sick stray.”
(未接种疫苗的一窝小狗因接触病流浪狗而感染了犬瘟热。)
“Wild animals can distemper domestic pets if they come into contact.”
(野生动物如果与家养宠物接触,可能会使其感染犬瘟热。)
常见短语
canine distemper — 特指影响犬类的犬瘟热病毒性疾病,是宠物狗最常见的严重传染病之一。
“All dog owners should vaccinate their pets against canine distemper.”
(所有狗主人都应该为宠物接种犬瘟热疫苗。)