Virulent



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 剧毒的; 恶毒的
• ［英］ adj. 剧毒的 ( extremely poisonous or venomous) ; 恶毒的 ( full of malice)
• ［类］ 反义词: salubrious ( 有益?档?
• ［记］ vir ( =virus病毒) +ulent ( 多...的) -> 剧毒的
• ［例］ virulent rumors ( 恶毒的谣言)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection>
  • b. able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms ; markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
• 2. extremely poisonous or venomous
• 3. full of malice ; malignant <virulent racists>
• 4. objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>
• ? virulently adverb

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