hydrophobia
US /ˌhaɪ.droʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
UK /ˌhaɪ.drəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
名詞
1.
恐水症, 狂犬病
an extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans
範例:
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The patient developed hydrophobia, making it difficult for them to drink.
病人出現了恐水症，使他們難以飲水。
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In severe cases of rabies, hydrophobia can be a prominent symptom.
在嚴重的狂犬病病例中，恐水症可能是一個突出症狀。
2.
恐水症, 厭水性
a strong dislike or aversion to water or liquids
範例:
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Some cats exhibit a natural hydrophobia and avoid getting wet.
有些貓天生恐水，避免弄濕自己。
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His hydrophobia prevented him from enjoying swimming.
他的恐水症使他無法享受游泳。