deadly disease
Fatal illness
Use it only for life-threatening illnesses to maintain its serious and urgent impact.
15초 만에
- Refers to a sickness that can actually kill people.
- Used in news, history, and serious medical discussions.
- Too dramatic for common colds or minor illnesses.
뜻
This phrase describes a sickness that is very dangerous and can cause someone to die. It is used for serious health threats like the plague or severe modern viruses.
주요 예문
3 / 6Discussing history
The Black Death was a deadly disease that changed Europe forever.
The Black Death was a fatal illness that changed Europe forever.
Watching a thriller movie
In the movie, a deadly disease escapes from a secret lab.
In the movie, a fatal illness escapes from a secret lab.
Reading a news report
Scientists are working hard to cure this deadly disease.
Scientists are working hard to cure this fatal illness.
문화적 배경
The phrase gained massive usage during historical pandemics and remains a staple of news headlines to grab attention. In Western literature, it often serves as a plot device to create high stakes or moral dilemmas. It reflects a deep-seated human fear of invisible threats that can't be fought with physical weapons.
Don't scare people!
If you say you have a `deadly disease` when you just have a cold, people might actually panic or think you are being very rude.
Use it for emphasis
In literature, writers use this phrase to immediately signal to the reader that the stakes are as high as they can get.
15초 만에
- Refers to a sickness that can actually kill people.
- Used in news, history, and serious medical discussions.
- Too dramatic for common colds or minor illnesses.
What It Means
Deadly disease is a heavy, serious term. It describes an illness that has a high chance of killing someone. You use it for things like Ebola or historical plagues. It sounds much more intense than just being sick. It implies a real threat to life. Think of it as the ultimate warning label for a virus.
How To Use It
You treat this as a standard noun phrase. You can say a place is fighting a deadly disease. Or you might read about a deadly disease spreading in the news. It usually takes an article like a or the. Don't use it for a common cold. That would be a bit dramatic, even if you feel terrible!
When To Use It
Use it when discussing history, science, or serious news. It fits perfectly in a documentary about medicine. You might use it in a serious conversation about public health. If you are watching a zombie movie, this phrase comes up a lot. It helps set a tone of danger and urgency.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this phrase for minor issues like a headache. Telling your boss you have a deadly disease when you have the sniffles is a bad idea. They might call an ambulance! Also, don't use it in lighthearted social settings. It can be a real mood killer at a birthday party. Keep it for when the situation is actually grave.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we have a long history of 'plague talk.' From the Black Death to modern flu scares, these words carry weight. People often use it to emphasize how much medicine has improved. We also use it metaphorically sometimes. You might hear someone call 'greed' a deadly disease of the soul. It shows how much we fear things that destroy from within.
Common Variations
You might hear fatal illness or terminal condition. Fatal sounds a bit more clinical and medical. Lethal virus is another one, often used in action movies. Infectious disease is the scientific version, but it doesn't always mean it's deadly. Stick to deadly disease when you want to emphasize the risk of death.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral to formal collocation. It is highly effective in storytelling and news but should be used sparingly in personal daily life to avoid sounding hyperbolic.
Don't scare people!
If you say you have a `deadly disease` when you just have a cold, people might actually panic or think you are being very rude.
Use it for emphasis
In literature, writers use this phrase to immediately signal to the reader that the stakes are as high as they can get.
The 'Man-Flu' Joke
In the UK and Australia, men often jokingly refer to a common cold as a `deadly disease` to mock how much they are complaining.
예시
6The Black Death was a deadly disease that changed Europe forever.
The Black Death was a fatal illness that changed Europe forever.
Used here to describe a historical catastrophe.
In the movie, a deadly disease escapes from a secret lab.
In the movie, a fatal illness escapes from a secret lab.
A common trope in science fiction and thrillers.
Scientists are working hard to cure this deadly disease.
Scientists are working hard to cure this fatal illness.
Standard journalistic use for serious health topics.
That documentary about deadly diseases was so scary!
That documentary about fatal illnesses was so scary!
Casual way to share a reaction to a serious topic.
I have a paper cut! It's a deadly disease, I'm sure of it!
I have a paper cut! It's a fatal illness, I'm sure of it!
Using the phrase for something tiny to be funny.
It is heartbreaking to see children suffering from such a deadly disease.
It is heartbreaking to see children suffering from such a fatal illness.
Used to show deep emotion and seriousness.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best word to complete the sentence about a serious health crisis.
The authorities are trying to contain the ___ disease before it spreads to other cities.
Only 'deadly' fits the serious context of containing a dangerous illness.
Identify the correct context for using this phrase.
You should use the phrase 'deadly disease' when talking about ___.
The phrase is reserved for life-threatening health situations.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'Deadly Disease'
Used as hyperbole or in movies.
This cold is a deadly disease!
Standard conversation and news.
They found a deadly disease in the jungle.
Medical journals or history books.
The pathogen is classified as a deadly disease.
Where to use 'Deadly Disease'
News Broadcast
Reporting on an outbreak.
History Class
Learning about the plague.
Movie Night
Talking about a zombie virus.
Science Lab
Discussing dangerous pathogens.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not necessarily. It means the disease has the *potential* to kill, even if it is currently under control.
No, a broken leg is an injury, not a disease. Also, it is rarely fatal.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in academic and formal writing to describe dangerous illnesses.
Deadly describes the power to kill, while fatal often describes a specific instance where death occurred, like a fatal accident.
Yes, journalists use it frequently because it is clear, short, and gets people's attention immediately.
Only metaphorically. For example, His jealousy was a deadly disease that ruined the team.
Use a for any general one, and the when you are talking about a specific one you already mentioned.
They are very similar, but lethal is often used for weapons or chemicals, while deadly is more common for illnesses.
Only if it is a medical emergency. Otherwise, say I'm extremely ill or I'm very sick.
The most common mistake is using it for non-infectious or non-serious things, which makes the speaker sound dramatic.
관련 표현
Fatal illness
A sickness that results in death.
Terminal condition
A disease that cannot be cured and will lead to death.
Lethal virus
A very dangerous virus that causes death.
Life-threatening
Something that could cause a person to die.
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