Virus - translation, pronunciation and examples
virus
a very small living thing that causes disease
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When to use virus
вирус гриппа
вирусная инфекция
распространение вируса
вспышка вируса
компьютерный вирус
virus usage examples
На компьютере был вирус, и он перестал работать.
The computer had a virus and stopped working.
Врач объяснил, как вирус атакует организм.
The doctor explained how the virus attacks the body.
Similar words
вирус — a very small living thing that causes disease
the exact word; no difference from the headword
a broader term for any disease-causing agent, not only a virus
a different kind of microorganism; bacteria are not viruses
a very small living organism; much broader than virus
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virus synonyms
What's the difference between virus / pathogen / bacterium / microorganism
вирус — a very small living thing that causes disease
The computer had a virus and stopped working.
На компьютере был вирус, и он перестал работать.
the exact word; no difference from the headword
Influenza is caused by a virus.
Грипп вызывается вирусом.
a broader term for any disease-causing agent, not only a virus
The pathogen spread quickly through the population.
Возбудитель быстро распространился среди населения.
a different kind of microorganism; bacteria are not viruses
The infection was caused by a bacterium, not a virus.
Инфекцию вызвала бактерия, а не вирус.
a very small living organism; much broader than virus
Many microorganisms live in soil and water.
Многие микроорганизмы живут в почве и воде.
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How to pronounce virus and what this word means
virus translation: вирус. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce virus
/ˈvaɪrəs/
virus translation
вирус
virus examples
The computer had a virus and stopped working.
virus transcription
/ˈvaɪrəs/, /ˈvaɪrəs/
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virus meaning: what does it mean?
a very small living thing that causes disease
virus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
virus is pronounced as /ˈvaɪrəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
virus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The computer had a virus and stopped working. Translation: На компьютере был вирус, и он перестал работать.
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