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quarantine

/ˈkwɔːrənˌtiːn/ American
  • n. 隔离, 检疫期
  • v. 隔离
Definition
  • n. a period of isolation to stop a disease from spreading
  • v. to isolate a person, animal, or place to prevent disease spreading
Example
The sick puppy was kept in quarantine away from other dogs.
这只生病的小狗被隔离,远离其他狗狗。