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infectious

/ɪnfɛkʃəs/

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1 · adjective

caused by infection or capable of causing infection

传染的

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Frequent handwashing can reduce the spread of many infectious diseases.
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勤洗手能降低多种传染病的传播风险。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnfɛkʃəs/

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