immunity
英 [ɪ'mjuːnɪtɪ]
美 [ɪ'mjʊnəti]
助记提示
1、im- "not, opposite of" => "这里引申为：free from, exempt from" + mun- + -ity.
2、字面含义：free from or exempt from public service or duty, exempt from service or obligation. 也就是不用做公共服务，免除了公共服务。
3、按咱们古代的说法：就是不用服劳役。由此引申为：豁免、免除、免疫。
双语例句
- 1. The embassy official claimed diplomatic immunity and was later released.
- 那名使馆官员申请外交豁免，随后被释放。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Because of the immunity of the immature insects, it'simportant to spray regularly.
- 由于幼虫对药物有免疫力，因此必须经常喷药。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The police are offering immunity to witnesses.
- 警方对证人将免予起诉。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The vaccine provides longer immunity against flu.
- 这种疫苗对流感的免疫效力时间较长。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. A strong immunity to reinfection develops after one year.
- 一年后能对再度感染产生强大免疫力.
来自《简明英汉词典》
