병균이나 바이러스로 신체나 기관을 감염시키다.
To affect a person, animal, or plant with a disease-causing organism.
예문:
"The virus can infect both humans and domestic animals through direct contact."
"Be careful not to let the bacteria infect the open wound."
공기, 물, 음식 등을 유해 물질이나 세균으로 오염시키다.
To contaminate air, water, or food with harmful bacteria or toxic substances.
예문:
"Chemical runoff from the factory began to infect the local river system."
"Poor sanitation can quickly infect the entire food supply of a city."
컴퓨터 바이러스나 악성 코드를 시스템이나 메모리에 침투시키다.
To affect a computer or network with a virus or malicious software.
예문:
"The malware was designed to infect every computer connected to the office network."
"Clicking on the suspicious link could infect your phone with spyware."
기분, 열정, 태도 등을 다른 사람에게 전파하거나 영향을 주다.
To communicate a feeling, attitude, or mood to others, often rapidly.
예문:
"Her boundless enthusiasm for the project began to infect the whole team."
"A sense of deep pessimism started to infect the investors after the market crash."
나쁜 버릇이나 사상 등으로 사람을 타락시키거나 물들이다.
To corrupt or taint someone's character or habits with negative qualities.
예문:
"The culture of greed began to infect the young recruits at the firm."
"He was careful not to let his personal biases infect the final report."