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plague

B2 noun
us /plɛɡ/

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  1. dịch hạch

    The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.

    capitalized · countable · often · sometimes · uncountable

  2. đại dịch · bệnh dịch

    An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but especially that caused by the above disease.

    countable · uncountable

    Great plagues, such as the bubonic plague or smallpox or syphilis or influenza, can happen again.

  3. tai ương

    A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.

    countable · uncountable

    Ten Biblical plagues over Egypt, ranging from locusts to the death of the crown prince, finally forced Pharaoh to let Moses's people go.

  4. mối phiền toái

    A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable

    Bart is an utter plague; his pranks never cease.

  5. đàn sáo

    A group of common grackles.

    countable · uncountable

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