contagious
[kən'teɪ.dʒəs] adjective
■describes a disease that can be caught by touching someone with the disease or a piece of infected clothing （疾病）接触性传染的•The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel.这种传染病极易传染，所以不要让别人用你的毛巾。 ■describes someone who has a contagious disease （人）患传染病的，带传染源的•Keep him off school till he stops being contagious.在他不再传染前，别让他上学了。 ■A contagious feeling spreads quickly among people （情感）具有感染力的，蔓延的•Fear is contagious.恐惧是会传染的。 |