B2 noun Neutro

virus

/ˈvaɪərəs/

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

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

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

Substantivo
virus
Advérbio
virally
Adjetivo
viral
Relacionado
virology
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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

1

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

everyday

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

2

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

formal

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

3

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

informal

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

4

The study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.

academic

The study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.

5

Our internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.

business

Our internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
virus
Advérbio
virally
Adjetivo
viral
Relacionado
virology

Colocações comuns

catch a virus to become infected with a biological virus
computer virus malicious software designed to spread between computers
deadly virus a virus that is likely to cause death
spread a virus the act of transmitting a virus to others
novel virus a newly discovered or identified virus

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

virus vs bacteria

Bacteria are complex, single-celled organisms that can survive on their own, while viruses are much smaller and need a living host to multiply.

virus vs malware

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.

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Notas de uso

The word can be used in both biological and technological contexts. When used biologically, it often implies a contagious disease.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that the plural of 'virus' is 'viruses', not 'viri' or 'vira'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'V' in Virus as standing for 'Vicious'—it is a tiny, vicious invader that takes over a host.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'virus', meaning poison or slimy liquid.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural form: viruses Often used as a modifier (e.g., virus protection)
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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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pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

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irrigation

B2

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flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

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desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

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extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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