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prevalence

🇬🇧 UK/'prev(ə)l(ə)ns/🇺🇸 US/'prevәlәns/
B2

Definitions

n.

The state of being widespread or common; the proportion of a population affected by a disease at a given time

流行;普遍;(疾病的)患病率

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
valstrong, worth, value
+
ento put into, to cause
+
cesuffix
=prevalence

Common Collocations

  • 1.high prevalence高发率
  • 2.prevalence rate患病率/流行率
  • 3.prevalence of disease疾病患病率
  • 4.increasing prevalence日益增加的普遍性

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The prevalence of smartphone addiction among teenagers is a growing concern.

  • 2.

    Researchers studied the prevalence of diabetes in urban versus rural populations.

  • 3.

    The prevalence of misinformation online has undermined public trust in the media.

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