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epidemics
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流行病, 疫情爆发
the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time
An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people within a community, region, or population at the same time, in contrast to a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease. An epidemic often involves illnesses that were previously controlled or uncommon in the area. The spread can happen through person-to-person contact, contaminated food or water, or other methods. Public health measures, such as vaccination, quarantine, and hygiene practices, are typically used to control and prevent further spread of the disease.
- The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions.
流行病导致医院入院人数激增。
- Health officials worked to contain the epidemic.
卫生官员努力控制疫情。
- The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter.
去年冬天，流感疫情影响了数千人。
- The government launched a vaccination campaign during the epidemic.
政府在流行病期间发起了疫苗接种运动。
- The epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system.
流行病给医疗系统带来了压力。
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流行病, 灾难
a sudden and widespread occurrence of a particular negative event or phenomenon, especially affecting a large number of people or things within a specific area or group
- The region faced an epidemic of wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes.
该地区面临一场摧毁了数千家园的野火疫情。
- The country struggled with an epidemic of unemployment during the economic recession.
在经济衰退期间，该国与失业的流行作斗争。
- There was an epidemic of homelessness in the region due to the economic downturn.
由于经济衰退，该地区出现了无家可归的流行病。
- There was a nationwide epidemic of cybercrime that prompted new security measures.
全国范围内的网络犯罪泛滥促使采取了新的安全措施。
- The town experienced an epidemic of thefts after several stores were broken into.
在几家商店被闯入后，该镇经历了一场盗窃 epidemic 。