infection
gb/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
B1
אנגלית
~ 2500
fertőzés, fertőzés átvitele, fertőzés terjedése, ragályként terjed, ragályos
שם עצם
B1
1
fertőzés
B1
תבנית שימוש:
an infection in [a body part]
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her ear infection.
Az orvos antibiotikumot írt fel a fülfertőzésére.
Good handwashing can help prevent the spread of infection.
Az alapos kézmosás segíthet megelőzni a fertőzések terjedését.
He was hospitalized due to a severe lung infection.
The wound became red and swollen from infection.
Vaccines can protect against certain types of infection.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I have a skin infection.
Bőrfertőzésem van.
She got an infection in her ear.
Fülfertőzést kapott.
The medicine will help fight the infection.
Wash your hands to stop infection.
He stayed home because of an infection.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infection' with 'inflammation'; inflammation is swelling and redness, but not always caused by germs.
משמעות
Illness from harmful microorganisms
צירופים
viral infection
|bacterial infection
|chest infection
|prevent infection
|spread of infection
מילים נרדפות
contamination (Refers more generally to the presence of harmful substances or organisms, not necessarily causing illness.)
|
illness (A broader term for poor health, which can be caused by infection or other factors.)
הפכים
immunity (The body's ability to resist or fight off infection.)
|
sterility (The state of being free from living microorganisms.)
נושאים
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
When germs like bacteria or viruses get into the body and make you sick.
The process or result of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi entering and multiplying in the body, often causing illness or disease.
שם עצם
B2
TECHNICAL
2
תבנית שימוש:
infection of [someone/something] by [something]
Proper sterilization reduces the risk of infection during surgery.
A megfelelő sterilizálás csökkenti a fertőzés átvitelének kockázatát műtét közben.
The infection of the herd was traced to contaminated feed.
Az állomány megfertőződését szennyezett takarmányra vezették vissza.
Hand hygiene is crucial to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The nurse works to stop infection in the hospital.
Az ápoló azon dolgozik, hogy megakadályozza a fertőzések terjedését a kórházban.
The food was a source of infection.
Az étel volt a fertőzés forrása.
They try to stop infection between patients.
משמעות
Spreading of harmful microorganisms
צירופים
risk of infection
|source of infection
|routes of infection
מילים נרדפות
transmission (A broader term for passing something from one to another; not limited to germs.)
הפכים
disinfection (The process of removing or killing harmful microorganisms.)
נושאים
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
When germs move from one person or thing to another.
The act or process of passing harmful microorganisms from one person, animal, or object to another.
שם עצם
C1
INFORMAL
3
ragályos
B2
Her excitement was like an infection that spread through the whole team.
A lelkesedése ragályként terjedt végig az egész csapaton.
The protest was driven by an infection of anger and hope.
A tiltakozást a harag és a remény ragályként terjedő hulláma hajtotta.
Laughter can be an emotional infection in a group setting.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Her smile was like an infection in the room.
A mosolya ragályként terjedt szét a szobában.
Laughter is like an infection.
A nevetés úgy terjed, mint a ragály.
Their happiness was like an infection.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with actual medical meaning; context usually makes it clear.
משמעות
Spread of feeling or behavior
צירופים
infectious laughter
|spread like an infection
מילים נרדפות
contagion (Often used figuratively for rapid spread of ideas or feelings.)
הפכים
containment (The act of stopping something from spreading.)
נושאים
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
הגדרה
When a feeling or way of acting spreads quickly from one person to another.
A situation where an emotion, enthusiasm, or behavior spreads quickly among people, similar to how a disease spreads.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
infection
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
הברות והטעמה
in - fec - tion (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: infection
- Plural: infection, infections
משפחת מילים
Forms
infections
noun
Core family
infect
verb B1
infectious
adjective B2
Related words
disinfect
verb
disinfection
noun
disinfectant
noun
Negative and opposite forms
noninfectious
adjective
Advanced or less common
infectiously
adverb
ביטויים
catch an infection
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Become ill from microorganisms
To get sick because germs enter your body.
דוגמאות
- She caught an infection after swimming in the lake.
- You can catch an infection if you don’t wash your hands.
fight an infection
1/fˈaɪt ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Resist harmful microorganisms in body
To try to make germs in your body go away so you get better.
דוגמאות
- Your immune system works to fight an infection.
- Antibiotics help fight an infection caused by bacteria.
resistant to infection
1/ɹɪzˈɪstənt tə ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Not easily harmed by microorganisms
Not easy for germs to make sick.
דוגמאות
- Some plants are naturally resistant to infection.
- Healthy skin is resistant to infection.
spread of infection
1/spɹˈɛd əv ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Movement of harmful microorganisms
When germs move from one person or thing to another.
דוגמאות
- Masks can help slow the spread of infection.
- Hospitals work to control the spread of infection.