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No. 40 in Chinese

病毒

Virus.

In a sentence

  • 这个计算机系统感染了病毒。

    This computer system is infected with a virus.

    Here, '病毒' refers to a computer virus, in a metaphorical sense, showing the versatility of the term.

  • 人类正在为对抗这种病毒寻找疫苗。

    Humanity is seeking a vaccine to combat this virus.

    In this context, '病毒' signifies a biological virus, as commonly discussed in health and medicine.

  • 有些网络病毒会传播虚假信息。

    Some internet viruses spread false information.

    Here, '病毒' is used metaphorically again to indicate harmful digital elements, analogous to misinformation spreading like a virus.

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