contagious
🇬🇧 UK/kən'teidʒəs/🇺🇸 US/kәn'teidʒәs/
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Definitions
adj.
Easily spread from one person to another, as a disease or emotion.
接触传染的,有传染性的;(情绪等)有感染力的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.highly contagious高度传染性
- 2.contagious disease传染病
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her laughter was contagious and soon everyone was smiling.
- 2.
The flu is highly contagious, so sick employees should stay home to avoid infecting colleagues.
- 3.
Her enthusiasm was contagious and inspired everyone in the team to work harder.