contagious

adjective

UK/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
US/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Definitions of contagious adjective

  1. A disease that is contagious can be transmitted through physical contact with an infected person, by touching a contaminated object, or through airborne particles produced by coughing or sneezing.

    (疾病)接触传染的;具有传染性的

    • This infectious disease is highly contagious, so avoid sharing your towels with others.

      这种传染病具有高度传染性,所以避免与他人共用毛巾。

    • There were concerns that the contagious illness could decimate livestock populations across a vast area.

      有人担心这种传染病可能会导致大范围的牲畜数量锐减。

    • The contagious illness spread rapidly through the air, causing many to fall ill at the same time.

      这种传染病通过空气迅速传播,导致许多人同时生病。

  2. A contagious person is infected with a disease that they can transmit to others.

    (人)患有传染病的;带有传染源的

    • Prevent him from attending school until he is no longer contagious.

      在他不再具有传染性之前,防止他上学。

    • The patient is most contagious during the first three weeks after their initial symptoms appear.

      患者在最初症状出现后的前三周最具传染性。

    • The doctor recommended he stay home as he is still contagious.

      医生建议他待在家里,因为他仍然具有传染性。

  3. A contagious feeling or emotion can quickly spread among people.

    (情感)具有感染力的;会蔓延的

    • Laughter is contagious.

      笑声是具有感染力的。

    • Their enthusiasm was contagious, motivating everyone on the team.

      他们的热情具有感染力,激励了团队中的每个人。

    • The sense of panic was contagious, quickly spreading through the crowd.

      恐慌感是具有感染力的,迅速在人群中蔓延。