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virulent

英 ['vɪrʊl(ə)nt; 'vɪrjʊ-] 美 ['vɪrələnt]

解释

adj. 剧毒的；恶性的；有恶意的

※ 提供单词"virulent"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

virulent 剧毒的，致命的

来自virus,毒液，病毒。

英文词源

virulent (adj.): c. 1400, in reference to wounds, ulcers, etc., "full of corrupt or poisonous matter," from Latin virulentus "poisonous," from virus "poison" (see virus). Figurative sense of "violent, spiteful" is attested from c. 1600. Related: Virulently.

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例句和用法

1. A very virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium.: 比利时出现了这种疾病的一种极其危险的变体。

2. Friends spoke of "a virulent personal campaign" being waged against him.: 朋友们说针对他正在发起“一场恶毒的个人攻击”。

3. The media has waged a virulent hate campaign against her.: 新闻界向她发起了恶毒攻击。

4. She is very virulent about her former employer.: 她对她过去的老板恨之入骨.

5. Now he faces virulent attacks from the Italian media.: 现在他面临着意大利媒体的恶毒攻击。