infective

• 过时术语，指能够引起感染的；现代汉语中多被“传染性的”“感染的”或“致病性的”取代。

An older term meaning capable of causing infection; now largely replaced by 'infectious' or 'contagious' in modern usage.

1. Capable of causing diseaseB2formalmedical

   Having the ability to cause an infection or disease in a host.

   能引起疾病的

   • The infective agent was identified as a new strain of bacteria.
   • Certain viruses are highly infective and spread quickly.
   • The patient was isolated to prevent the infective material from spreading.

   同义词infectiousnoxiouspathogenicvirulent

   反义词benignharmlessnoncontagiousnoninfectious

2. Caused by or related to infectionB2formalmedical

   Resulting from an infection or having the potential to transmit an infection.

   感染性的

   • The infective process can be slowed with proper treatment.
   • Infective diseases require careful monitoring and hygiene.
   • The wound became infective after exposure to contaminated water.

   同义词communicablecontagiousinfectiousseptictransmissible