vi-rút
Definition
- Noun:
- Virus: A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. Viruses can cause diseases in humans, animals, plants, and even infect bacteria.
- Computer virus: A type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code, often harming system functionality or stealing data.
Usage Examples
Noun (Biological):
- Cảm cúm thường do một loại vi-rút gây ra. (The common flu is often caused by a virus.)
- Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu một loại vi-rút mới. (Scientists are researching a new virus.)
Noun (Computer):
- Máy tính của tôi có thể đã bị nhiễm vi-rút. (My computer may have been infected by a virus.)
- Hãy cài đặt phần mềm diệt vi-rút. (Please install antivirus software.)
Advanced Usage
- "vi-rút máy tính": computer virus. This compound explicitly specifies the digital context.
- Vi-rút máy tính có thể lây lan qua email. (A computer virus can spread via email.)
Variants and Related Words
Bệnh vi-rút (n): viral disease.
- Sốt xuất huyết là một bệnh vi-rút nguy hiểm. (Dengue fever is a dangerous viral disease.)
Diệt vi-rút (v): to disinfect, to eliminate a virus (used in both biological and computing contexts).
- Thuốc này giúp diệt vi-rút trên bề mặt. (This medicine helps disinfect viruses on surfaces.)
- Tôi cần quét để diệt vi-rút trong máy. (I need to scan to eliminate the virus in my computer.)
Nhiễm vi-rút (v): to be infected with a virus.
- Bệnh nhân đã nhiễm vi-rút từ ba ngày trước. (The patient was infected with the virus three days ago.)
Synonyms
- Pathogen (specifically for biological viruses): a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Malware (specifically for computer viruses): software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Related Terms and Phrases
Kháng vi-rút (adj/n): antiviral. Refers to drugs that treat viral infections or software that prevents computer viruses.
- Thuốc kháng vi-rút có thể rút ngắn thời gian bệnh. (Antiviral drugs can shorten the duration of illness.)
Vắc-xin (n): vaccine. A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease, often viral.
- Vắc-xin giúp cơ thể chống lại vi-rút. (A vaccine helps the body fight against the virus.)