infection
gb/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
B1
Engleză
~ 2500
fertőzés, fertőzés átvitele, fertőzés terjedése, ragályként terjed, ragályos
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
fertőzés
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infection' with 'inflammation'; inflammation is swelling and redness, but not always caused by germs.
Sens
Illness from harmful microorganisms
Colocații
viral infection
|bacterial infection
|chest infection
|prevent infection
|spread of infection
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
immunity (The body's ability to resist or fight off infection.)
|
sterility (The state of being free from living microorganisms.)
Teme
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Spreading of harmful microorganisms
Colocații
risk of infection
|source of infection
|routes of infection
Sinonime
transmission (A broader term for passing something from one to another; not limited to germs.)
Antonime
disinfection (The process of removing or killing harmful microorganisms.)
Teme
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with actual medical meaning; context usually makes it clear.
Sens
Spread of feeling or behavior
Colocații
infectious laughter
|spread like an infection
Sinonime
contagion (Often used figuratively for rapid spread of ideas or feelings.)
Antonime
containment (The act of stopping something from spreading.)
Teme
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
infection
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
Silabe și accent
in - fec - tion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: infection
- Plural: infection, infections
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
catch an infection
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Become ill from microorganisms
To get sick because germs enter your body.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- Masks can help slow the spread of infection.
- Hospitals work to control the spread of infection.