infectious
/ɪnˈfekʃəs/adjective
1- (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment（疾病, 致病生物体）传染的, 有传染性的。
1.1
- liable to spread infection传播疾病的：
the dogs may still be infectious.
这些狗也许仍会传播疾病。
1.2
- likely to spread or influence others in a rapid manner有感染力的, 具影响力的：
her enthusiasm is infectious.
她的热情具有感染力。
USAGE
On the differences in meaning between infectious and contagious, see usage at CONTAGIOUS.
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