No. 7,042 in Chinese
病菌
Pathogenic bacteria or germs.
In a sentence
病菌可能通过空气传播。
Pathogens may spread through the air.
Here, 病菌 refers to harmful microorganisms that can cause diseases and is used to identify a subject capable of spreading.
医生建议我们清洁伤口以避免病菌感染。
The doctor advised us to clean the wound to prevent pathogen infection.
病菌 is used here to denote microbes that are potential sources of infection, particularly relevant in medical or injury contexts.
某些食物未经适当保存，可能成为病菌滋生的温床。
Some foods, if not properly stored, may become breeding grounds for pathogens.
In this context, 病菌 highlights the threat of microorganisms contaminating improperly stored food, emphasizing prevention.
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