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stds

UK /ˌes.tiːˈdiːz/US /ˌes.tiːˈdiːz/

词源

缩写自 sexually transmitted diseases(性传播疾病),20世纪中期开始广泛使用。

noun

❶ 性传播疾病的缩写,指通过性接触传播的感染性疾病,包括淋病、梅毒、艾滋病等。

“Regular testing is important to prevent the spread of STDs.”

(定期检测对防止性传播疾病扩散很重要。)

“Many STDs can be treated with antibiotics if detected early.”

(许多性传播疾病如果早期发现可以用抗生素治疗。)

同义词:sexually transmitted infections, STIs, venereal diseases

常见短语

STD testing — 指检测是否感染性传播疾病的医疗检查,通常在诊所或医院进行。

“He went to the clinic for STD testing after his trip.”

(他旅行后去诊所做了性传播疾病检测。)

STD prevention — 指通过安全措施降低感染性传播疾病风险的行为或方法。

“Education plays a key role in STD prevention.”

(教育在性传播疾病预防中起关键作用。)