miasma
UK/mi'æzmә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A harmful or unpleasant atmosphere or influence; formerly, noxious vapors thought to cause disease.
瘴气；令人不快的氛围或影响
Root Breakdown
Loanwordmiasmaother
=miasma
Example Sentences
- 1.
The miasma of corruption and distrust pervaded the entire political establishment.
- 2.
Medieval physicians incorrectly believed that disease spread through miasma in the air.