whooping cough
US /ˈhuː.pɪŋ ˌkɔf/
UK /ˈhuː.pɪŋ ˌkɒf/
名词
百日咳
an infectious bacterial disease causing inflammation of the air passages, especially in children, characterized by a convulsive cough followed by a 'whoop' for breath
示例:
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The child was diagnosed with whooping cough and needed immediate treatment.
这个孩子被诊断出患有百日咳，需要立即治疗。
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Vaccination is crucial to prevent the spread of whooping cough.
接种疫苗对于预防百日咳的传播至关重要。