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epidemic

US /ˌep.əˈdem.ɪk/
UK /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/
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Kata Nama

1.

wabak, epidemi

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

Contoh:
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The city is facing an epidemic of flu cases.
Bandar itu menghadapi wabak kes selesema.
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Measures were taken to control the cholera epidemic.
Langkah-langkah diambil untuk mengawal wabak kolera.
2.

penyebaran pantas, wabak

a rapid spread or growth of something undesirable

Contoh:
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There's an epidemic of obesity in many developed countries.
Terdapat wabak obesiti di banyak negara maju.
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The rise in cyberbullying has become an epidemic among teenagers.
Peningkatan buli siber telah menjadi wabak di kalangan remaja.

Kata Sifat

wabak, meluas

of the nature of an epidemic; widespread

Contoh:
•
The problem has reached epidemic proportions.
Masalah itu telah mencapai perkadaran wabak.
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Drug abuse is becoming an epidemic issue in society.
Penyalahgunaan dadah menjadi isu wabak dalam masyarakat.