social disease

• 性传播感染的委婉说法，常用于非正式或礼貌场合，以避免直接使用医学或露骨的术语。

A euphemistic term for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), often used informally or in polite conversation to avoid explicit medical terminology.

1. C1formal

   An outdated or euphemistic term for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or venereal disease.

   性病

   • The clinic provides free testing for social diseases.
   • Historically, social diseases were often stigmatized.
   • Public health campaigns aim to reduce the spread of social diseases.

2. Societal problemC1formal

   A problem or issue that negatively affects society as a whole, such as crime, poverty, or inequality.

   社会弊病

   • Corruption is a social disease that undermines trust in government.
   • Unemployment can be seen as a social disease with far-reaching consequences.
   • Education is key to curing many social diseases.