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measles

UK //ˈmiː.zəlz//US //ˈmiː.zəlz//

词源

源自中古英语 'maseles',可能来自古荷兰语 'masel'(斑点)。

noun

❶ 麻疹,一种由病毒引起的高度传染性疾病,常见于儿童,症状包括发热、咳嗽和全身红色皮疹。

“The child was diagnosed with measles and had to stay home from school.”

(这个孩子被诊断出患有麻疹,不得不待在家里不去上学。)

“Vaccination can effectively prevent measles.”

(接种疫苗可以有效预防麻疹。)

同义词:rubeola, red measles

常见短语

German measles — 风疹,一种与麻疹症状相似但由不同病毒引起的疾病,通常症状较轻。

“German measles is also known as rubella and is less severe than regular measles.”

(风疹也被称为德国麻疹,症状比普通麻疹轻。)