malaria — A serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects mosquitoes which feed on humans
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects mosquitoes which feed on humans
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈleriə/
Korean meaning: 모기를 통해 전염되는 기생충에 의한 심각한 열병
Korean pronunciation: 멀-레어-리-어 (강세: 레어)
Example Sentences
- The doctor diagnosed him with malaria after he returned from his jungle adventure.
- She packed so much mosquito repellent for Africa that her suitcase smelled like a chemical factory, all to avoid malaria.
- The World Health Organization continues to fight malaria in developing countries.
malaria
NOUN//məˈleriə//
A serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects mosquitoes which feed on humans
Mosquito-transmitted malaria disease
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Origin
18세기 이탈리아에서 '나쁜 공기'라는 뜻의 'mala aria'에서 유래했습니다. 당시 사람들은 늪지대의 나쁜 공기가 병을 일으킨다고 믿었는데, 실제로는 그 지역의 모기가 원인이었죠.
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“The doctor diagnosed him with malaria after he returned from his jungle adventure.”
“She packed so much mosquito repellent for Africa that her suitcase smelled like a chemical factory, all to avoid malaria.”
“The World Health Organization continues to fight malaria in developing countries.”
“He joked that the only souvenir he brought back from his tropical vacation was malaria.”
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