outbreak
UK/'autbreik/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A sudden occurrence or rapid spread of something harmful, such as a disease or violence.
（疾病、战争等的）爆发，突然发生
Root Breakdown
Native Englishoutbreakother
=outbreak
Common Collocations
- 1.disease outbreak疾病爆发
- 2.outbreak of violence暴力爆发
- 3.sudden outbreak突然爆发
Example Sentences
- 1.
The outbreak of the disease forced health authorities to declare an emergency.
- 2.
The outbreak of violence in the region led to international intervention.