viruses
Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪrəsɪz]
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Context: "health"
(noun) tiny germs that can make people or animals sick. Viruses are so small you can't see them without a special microscope, and they can cause diseases like the flu or a cold.
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The doctor said that many viruses can be treated with rest and plenty of fluids.
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It’s not true that all viruses can be easily controlled by medicine.
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What kind of viruses cause the flu?
Context: "technology"
(noun) a kind of harmful software that can damage computers. Just like how germs can make you sick, these viruses can mess up your computer and make it run poorly.
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She quickly removed the virus from her computer by using a special program.
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The computer was not protected from viruses, so it became very slow and crashed often.
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How do I know if my computer has a virus?
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