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norwalk

UK //ˈnɔːwɔːk//US //ˈnɔːrwɔːk//

词源

Named after Norwalk, Ohio, where the first outbreak was identified in 1968.

noun

❶ 诺沃克病毒,一种引起肠胃炎的病毒,常见症状包括腹泻、呕吐和腹痛,主要通过受污染的食物或水传播。

“The outbreak was caused by the Norwalk virus.”

(这次疫情是由诺沃克病毒引起的。)

“Norwalk virus is highly contagious in crowded places.”

(诺沃克病毒在拥挤的地方传染性很强。)

同义词:Norovirus, winter vomiting bug

常见短语

Norwalk virus — 指诺沃克病毒,一种常见的引起肠胃炎的病毒,常通过食物或水传播。

“The health department issued a warning about the Norwalk virus.”

(卫生部门发布了关于诺沃克病毒的警告。)