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infect

🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈfekt/🇺🇸 US/in'fekt/
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To transmit a disease or pathogen to a person, animal, or object; to spread a feeling or influence to others.

感染,传染;影响,感染(情绪等)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
fecmake, do
+
tconnector
=infect

Common Collocations

  • 1.infect with用...感染
  • 2.infect file感染文件
  • 3.[virus] infect[病毒]感染

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The virus can infect thousands of people within days.

  • 2.

    If you have a cold, avoid close contact to prevent infecting others.

  • 3.

    His optimistic attitude began to infect the entire demoralized team.

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