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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-derived
contogether, with
+
tagtouch
+
iconnector
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=contagious

Common 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.

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