flu — a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and severe aching
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and severe aching
Pronunciation (IPA): /fluː/
Korean meaning: 독감, 인플루엔자
Korean pronunciation: **플루**
Example Sentences
- My boss said I look terrible, but it's just the flu - apparently viruses don't care about Monday meetings.
- The whole office got the flu, making it the most productive week ever since everyone worked from home.
- Healthcare workers recommend getting a flu vaccine every fall to prevent infection.
flu
NOUN//fluː//
a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and severe aching
a contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages that causes fever and severe aching
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Origin
이탈리아어 'influenza'에서 유래되었는데, 이는 '별의 영향'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 중세 시대 사람들은 독감이 별의 나쁜 영향 때문에 생긴다고 믿었죠. 18세기에 영어로 들어와서 줄여서 'flu'가 되었습니다.
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“My boss said I look terrible, but it's just the flu - apparently viruses don't care about Monday meetings.”
“The whole office got the flu, making it the most productive week ever since everyone worked from home.”
“Healthcare workers recommend getting a flu vaccine every fall to prevent infection.”
“During flu season, pharmacies run out of tissues faster than concert tickets.”
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