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-derivedCommon 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.