virulence
US /ˈvɪr.jə.ləns/
UK /ˈvɪr.ə.ləns/
名词
1.
毒性, 致病性
the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison
示例:
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The new strain of the virus showed increased virulence.
这种病毒的新毒株显示出增强的毒性。
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Scientists are studying the virulence factors of the bacteria.
科学家正在研究细菌的毒力因子。
2.
尖锐性, 激烈
bitter hostility or extreme intensity of feeling
示例:
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The debate was marked by the virulence of the opposing arguments.
这场辩论的特点是双方论点激烈。
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The virulence of his criticism surprised everyone.
他批评的尖锐性让所有人感到惊讶。
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