virulent
- IPA[ˈvir(y)ələnt]
美式
- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects；(of a pathogen, especially a virus) highly infective
- 釋義
形容詞
- 1. (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects a virulent strain of influenza the poison is so virulent that it kills a fish instantly 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ (of a pathogen, especially a virus) highly infective
- 2. bitterly hostile his involvement with the temperance movement led to his virulent attack on the drink trade 同義詞 反義詞
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- IPA[ˈvɪrʊlənt]
英式
- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects: a virulent strain of influenza the poison is so virulent that it kills a fish instantly
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