disease
noun
UK/dɪˈziːz/
US/dɪˈziːz/
Definitions of disease noun
- B1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
An illness affecting people, animals, or plants, caused by infection or a health problem rather than an injury.
疾病；病症
This disease is highly contagious and requires immediate isolation.
这种疾病具有高度传染性，需要立即隔离。
Early detection and treatment are key to managing chronic diseases.
早期检测和治疗是管理慢性疾病的关键。
Scientists are working hard to find a cure for this rare disease.
科学家们正在努力寻找这种罕见疾病的治疗方法。
- Countable(可数名词)
Something that is considered very harmful or negative within a person or society; a harmful condition.
恶疾；弊病
Poverty and inequality are often seen as diseases of society.
贫困和不平等常被视为社会的弊病。
He considers corruption to be the fundamental disease of the organization.
他认为腐败是这个组织的根本弊病。
Racial discrimination is a serious social disease that needs to be addressed.
种族歧视是一个需要解决的严重社会问题。