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contagion

/kənˈteɪdʒən/ American
  • n. 传染, 蔓延
Definition
  • n. the spreading of a disease by contact, or a harmful influence that spreads quickly
Example
Doctors worked quickly to stop the contagion from spreading further.
医生们迅速采取行动,阻止传染病进一步扩散。