immunity
UK/i'mju:niti/US
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Definitions
n.
The body's ability to resist a particular disease or infection
免疫力
n.
Official exemption from an obligation, duty, or penalty
豁免权
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimmunenot, opposite of
+
-ityduty, service, gift; shared, common
=immunity
immune ('exempt, free from') + -ity (state) = the state of being exempt — biologically (resistance to disease) or legally (diplomatic immunity, immunity from prosecution). Both keep the core 'something can't claim you.'
Common Collocations
- 1.immune system免疫系统
- 2.diplomatic immunity外交豁免权
- 3.build immunity建立免疫力
- 4.grant immunity给予豁免
- 5.natural immunity天然免疫力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Vaccination helps the body build immunity to the virus.
- 2.
The witness was granted immunity in exchange for testifying.
- 3.
Diplomatic immunity protects officials from local prosecution.