"typhoid" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 伤寒

Definition

伤寒是一种严重的传染病，通常通过受污染的食物或水传播，症状包括高烧、虚弱和腹痛。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“伤寒”多用于正式或医学场合，不要与“斑疹伤寒”（typhus）混淆，两者是不同的疾病。

Examples

Typhoid is caused by bacteria in dirty water.

**伤寒**是由脏水中的细菌引起的。

Many people get a high fever when they have typhoid.

许多人得了**伤寒**时会发高烧。

Typhoid can be prevented by drinking clean water.

喝干净的水可以预防**伤寒**。

The doctor said my cousin has typhoid, so she needs special treatment.

医生说我表妹得了**伤寒**，所以她需要特殊治疗。

Vaccines help protect travelers from typhoid in some countries.

疫苗能帮助旅行者在某些国家预防**伤寒**。

She was out sick for two weeks with typhoid, but now she's getting better.

她因为**伤寒**病了两周，但现在已经好转了。