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yellow jack

/ˈjɛləʊ dʒæk/

翻译: 黄热病的旧式俚语名称,一种由蚊子传播的病毒性疾病;历史上也曾用作对亚欧混血者的贬义称呼。

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/ˈjɛləʊ dʒæk/slangmedical已废弃
  • zh黄热病的旧式俚语名称,一种由蚊子传播的病毒性疾病;历史上也曾用作对亚欧混血者的贬义称呼。

An outdated slang term for yellow fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, or historically used as a derogatory nickname for a person of mixed Asian and European ancestry.

  1. Yellow FeverC1formal

    A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, jaundice, and bleeding.

    zh黄热病

    • The outbreak of yellow jack in the region caused widespread panic.
    • Sailors were particularly vulnerable to yellow jack in tropical ports.
    • Vaccination is the most effective prevention against yellow jack.
  2. Quarantine FlagC2formal

    A yellow flag flown by ships to indicate the presence of disease on board, historically used for quarantine.

    zh检疫旗

    • The ship raised the yellow jack to signal a health emergency.
    • Port authorities refused entry to vessels flying the yellow jack.
    • The yellow jack was a common sight during the cholera epidemics.