infection
gb/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 2500
fertőzés, fertőzés átvitele, fertőzés terjedése, ragályként terjed, ragályos
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
fertőzés
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infection' with 'inflammation'; inflammation is swelling and redness, but not always caused by germs.
Significado
Illness from harmful microorganisms
Colocações
viral infection
|bacterial infection
|chest infection
|prevent infection
|spread of infection
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
immunity (The body's ability to resist or fight off infection.)
|
sterility (The state of being free from living microorganisms.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Significado
Spreading of harmful microorganisms
Colocações
risk of infection
|source of infection
|routes of infection
Sinônimos
transmission (A broader term for passing something from one to another; not limited to germs.)
Antônimos
disinfection (The process of removing or killing harmful microorganisms.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with actual medical meaning; context usually makes it clear.
Significado
Spread of feeling or behavior
Colocações
infectious laughter
|spread like an infection
Sinônimos
contagion (Often used figuratively for rapid spread of ideas or feelings.)
Antônimos
containment (The act of stopping something from spreading.)
Temas
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
infection
AFI
GB/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - fec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: infection
- Plural: infection, infections
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
catch an infection
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Become ill from microorganisms
To get sick because germs enter your body.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Masks can help slow the spread of infection.
- Hospitals work to control the spread of infection.