virus
A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.
Exemplos
3 de 5I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.
I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.
The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.
The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.
My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.
My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'V' in Virus as standing for 'Vicious'—it is a tiny, vicious invader that takes over a host.
Quiz rápido
The IT department installed new software to protect the network from a potential ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: virus
Exemplos
I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.
everydayI think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.
The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.
formalThe researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.
My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.
informalMy PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.
The study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.
academicThe study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.
Our internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.
businessOur internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
go viral
to spread rapidly over the internet
viral load
the amount of a specific virus in a person's blood
stomach virus
a common viral infection of the digestive tract
Frequentemente confundido com
Bacteria are complex, single-celled organisms that can survive on their own, while viruses are much smaller and need a living host to multiply.
Malware is a broad term for any malicious software; a virus is a specific type of malware that replicates by attaching itself to other files.
Notas de uso
The word can be used in both biological and technological contexts. When used biologically, it often implies a contagious disease.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that the plural of 'virus' is 'viruses', not 'viri' or 'vira'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'V' in Virus as standing for 'Vicious'—it is a tiny, vicious invader that takes over a host.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'virus', meaning poison or slimy liquid.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The global experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has made this term central to public discourse, policy, and daily conversation worldwide.
Quiz rápido
The IT department installed new software to protect the network from a potential ________.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: virus
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