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bacterium

/bækˈtɪriəm/

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1 · noun

a single microscopic organism, some kinds of which cause disease

细菌（单数）

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The microscope revealed a bacterium attached to the surface of the sample.
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显微镜显示，一个细菌附着在样本表面。
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Pronunciation: /bækˈtɪriəm/

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