感染

gǎnrǎn

HSK 6

感染 — gǎnrǎn

1. to infect (cause a disease in someone)

   病毒很容易感染老人和儿童。 bìngdú hěn róngyì gǎnrǎn lǎorén hé értóng — The virus easily infects the elderly and children.

2. infection (the state of being infected)

   医生正在检查伤口是否有感染。 yīshēng zhèngzài jiǎnchá shāngkǒu shìfǒu yǒu gǎnrǎn — The doctor is checking whether the wound has an infection.

3. (fig.) to influence; to spread (an attitude, mood, or behavior)

   他的乐观态度感染了整个团队。 tā de lèguān tàidù gǎnrǎn le zhěnggè tuánduì — His optimistic attitude influenced the whole team.