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复数形式
carriers
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携带者, 载体
a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals
A carrier is a person or animal that has microorganisms in their body that can cause diseases but does not show symptoms of the disease. Despite not being sick, carriers can still spread the infection to others. This can happen with various diseases, such as typhoid fever or certain types of viral infections. Identifying carriers is important in controlling the spread of infectious diseases, and measures may include monitoring, isolation, or treatment to prevent transmission.
- Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.
尽管他没有表现出任何症状，但他被确认为病毒的携带者，在不知情的情况下传播给他人。
- Some animals can act as carriers for diseases like rabies, posing a risk to humans and other animals.
一些动物可以作为狂犬病等疾病的携带者，对人类和其他动物构成风险。
- Typhoid Mary became infamous as a carrier of typhoid fever, transmitting the disease to many while remaining unaffected herself.
伤寒玛丽作为伤寒热的携带者而臭名昭著，将疾病传播给许多人，而她自己却未受影响。
- Public health officials stressed the importance of identifying carriers to prevent further outbreaks of the disease.
公共卫生官员强调了识别携带者以防止疾病进一步爆发的重要性。
- Genetic testing revealed that she was a carrier of a hereditary disease, which could potentially be passed on to her children.
基因检测显示她是一种遗传性疾病的携带者，这种疾病可能会遗传给她的孩子。
同义词：
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a person employed to deliver mail
- The mail carrier brings letters every afternoon.
- The carrier's bag was full of holiday cards.
- The carrier walked his route despite the rain.
- A new carrier replaced the one who retired.
- We left a gift for the carrier during the holidays.
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someone whose job or role involves carrying or transporting objects
- The porter acted as a carrier for the guests' luggage.
- He found work as a carrier in the market.
- Early merchants relied on human carriers for long journeys.
- The carrier hauled heavy sacks across the dock.
- She was employed as a carrier in the warehouse.
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a large naval ship equipped to launch and recover aircraft from a flat deck
- The aircraft carrier sailed into the Pacific for joint exercises.
- Fighters took off from the carrier at dawn.
- The navy deployed two carriers to the conflict zone.
- Life aboard a carrier is demanding and tightly regimented.
- The carrier's deck crew worked nonstop to prepare for launch.
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a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed to transport goods, equipment, or personnel
- The ammunition carrier moved alongside the tanks.
- They used an armored personnel carrier for the mission.
- The utility carrier hauled tools across the site.
- Supplies were loaded onto a carrier for delivery to the front.
- The troop carrier broke down midway through the journey.
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a person, especially a boy, who delivers newspapers
- The paper carrier came by at sunrise.
- She tipped the carrier for reliable delivery.
- The carrier rode his bike through the neighborhood.
- The storm delayed the carrier's route.
- As a kid, he worked as a morning paper carrier.
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a company engaged in transporting goods, passengers, or communications
- The airline is the nation's largest carrier.
- The shipping carrier delayed the delivery.
- A new budget carrier entered the market.
- Rail carriers often compete with trucking companies.
- The postal service functions as a public carrier.
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a continuous radio wave that can be modulated to transmit information
- The signal was transmitted on a high-frequency carrier.
- Engineers adjusted the strength of the carrier wave.
- Each station operates on a distinct carrier frequency.
- The carrier remains constant while the modulation changes.
- A weak carrier can distort the transmitted sound.
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an inactive substance added to a radioactive tracer to aid in its recovery or detection after a chemical process
- The chemist used a stable carrier to isolate the tracer.
- The carrier material ensures accurate measurement of radioactivity.
- Each isotope requires a compatible carrier for analysis.
- Without a carrier, the tracer would be too dilute to detect.
- The carrier aids in recovering the labeled compound.
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a living organism that carries a recessive gene masked by a dominant one, capable of passing it to offspring
- She discovered she was a carrier of the genetic disorder.
- A genetic carrier can pass the condition to future generations.
- The study focused on identifying carriers in the population.
- Both parents were carriers of the same recessive mutation.
- Genetic testing can determine if someone is a carrier.
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a rack or frame attached to a vehicle for holding or transporting items such as luggage or skis
- He strapped the skis onto the roof carrier.
- The car's rear carrier held two bicycles.
- She secured her suitcase to the motorcycle carrier.
- The roof carrier made it easy to pack for long trips.
- A metal carrier was fixed to the van for tools.
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运营商, 服务提供商
a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service
A carrier is a company that provides cellular or Internet services to customers. They manage the infrastructure and networks that allow people to make phone calls, send texts, and access the Internet. Carriers offer different types of plans for mobile and broadband services, including data, voice, and text messaging options. They also ensure that customers can connect to the Internet or use mobile services wherever they go, often through a combination of local and global networks.
- Mobile carriers compete to offer the best coverage and data plans to consumers.
移动运营商竞争为消费者提供最佳的覆盖和数据计划。
- Fiber optic cables are used by carriers to transmit high-speed Internet and telephone signals.
光纤电缆被运营商用来传输高速互联网和电话信号。
- International carriers facilitate global communication through submarine cables and satellite links.
国际运营商通过海底电缆和卫星链路促进全球通信。
- Carriers deploy 5G technology to deliver faster Internet speeds and low-latency connections.
运营商部署5G技术以提供更快的互联网速度和低延迟连接。
- Choosing a reliable carrier is crucial for businesses relying on telecommunication services.
选择可靠的运营商对于依赖电信服务的企业至关重要。