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hygiene

UK //ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn//US //ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn//

词源

源自法语 'hygiène',进一步源于希腊语 'hygieinē'(健康),与健康女神 Hygieia 相关。

noun

❶ 卫生,指保持身体、环境或物品清洁以预防疾病和维持健康的行为或习惯。

“Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of infections.”

(良好的个人卫生对于防止感染传播至关重要。)

“The restaurant was closed due to poor hygiene standards.”

(这家餐厅因卫生标准不达标而被关闭。)

同义词:sanitation, cleanliness, health

常见短语

personal hygiene — 个人卫生,指个人为保持身体清洁和健康而采取的一系列习惯和行为。

“Teaching children about personal hygiene is an important part of parenting.”

(教导孩子个人卫生是育儿的重要部分。)

hygiene products — 卫生用品,如肥皂、牙膏、消毒剂等用于清洁和卫生的产品。

“Supermarkets have a dedicated aisle for hygiene products like soaps and shampoos.”

(超市设有专门摆放肥皂和洗发水等卫生用品的货架。)