신체적 접촉이나 매개물을 통해 타인에게 쉽게 옮겨지는 전염성 질환이나 그러한 상태에 있는 사람을 의미함.
Capable of being transmitted by direct or indirect contact, especially of a disease or a person carrying one.
예문:
"The medical staff wore protective gear to avoid contact with the highly contagious virus."
"Patients remain contagious for several days after the initial symptoms appear."
"Health officials warned that the new strain is significantly more contagious than previous ones."
감정, 태도, 반응 등이 주변 사람들에게 빠르게 퍼지거나 영향을 미치는.
Likely to spread quickly among a group of people, referring to emotions, attitudes, or behaviors.
예문:
"Her contagious laughter soon had the entire room erupting in joy."
"The team's optimism was contagious, lifting the spirits of everyone in the office."
"Panic can be just as contagious as a physical illness in a crowded environment."