pneumonia
noun
UK/njuːˈməʊ.ni.ə/
US/nuːˈmoʊ.njə/
Definitions of pneumonia noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A severe inflammatory condition affecting one or both lungs, characterized by fluid accumulation.
肺炎
Elderly individuals are more susceptible to pneumonia due to weakened immune systems.
老年人由于免疫系统较弱，更容易感染肺炎。
Severe cases of pneumonia may require hospitalization for treatment.
严重的肺炎病例可能需要住院治疗。
Doctors use a stethoscope to check patients for signs of pneumonia.
医生会用听诊器检查病人是否有肺炎的迹象。
Phrases of pneumonia noun
- catch/get pneumonia
to become ill with pneumonia, typically due to exposure to cold or wet conditions.
罹患肺炎
• She'll catch pneumonia if she goes out without a coat in this kind of weather!
如果她在这种天气下不穿外套就出门，她会得肺炎的！