전염병의 전파를 방지하기 위해 감염 가능성이 있는 사람이나 동물을 일정 기간 동안 분리해 두는 상태나 기간.
A state, period, or place of isolation for people or animals that may have been exposed to an infectious disease.
예문:
"The sailors were kept in quarantine for fourteen days after returning from the infected region."
"State law requires a strict quarantine for all imported pets to screen for rabies."
검역이나 격리 조치를 수행하기 위해 마련된 장소나 시설.
A specific location or station where isolation or inspection of goods and living beings is conducted.
예문:
"The vessel was directed to the quarantine at the far end of the harbor."
"The hospital established a temporary quarantine to manage the sudden influx of patients."
질병 확산을 막기 위해 대상자를 강제로 격리하다 또는 외부와의 접촉을 차단하다.
To impose isolation on a person, animal, or object to prevent the spread of infection.
예문:
"Public health officials decided to quarantine the entire cruise ship until testing was complete."
"You should quarantine any new plants before adding them to your main greenhouse."
특정 자금이나 자원을 다른 용도로 쓰지 못하게 제한하거나, 정치 및 사회적으로 고립시키다.
To isolate or restrict something, such as funds or a political entity, for a specific protective or punitive purpose.
예문:
"The organization decided to quarantine the relief funds to ensure they were only used for food aid."
"International bodies may quarantine a nation's economy through coordinated sanctions."