喵哥新知 · 英语站Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
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The biggest Ebola outbreak ever happened in Congo, said the World Health Organization. By July 30, there were 3,605 cases and 1,587 people died. This means 44% of the people with Ebola did not survive. It's caused by a special type of the virus, called Bundibugyo. It started on May 15, 2026, and is worse than the outbreak between 2018 and 2020. No vaccine or medicine for this type is available yet, but scientists are working on it in the UK and Singapore. Ebola has caused many deaths in Africa over 50 years. The WHO said the situation is getting worse with more cases and deaths.
📄 显示中文翻译
世界卫生组织表示，迄今为止最大的埃博拉疫情发生在刚果（金）。截至7月30日，共有3,605例确诊病例，1,587人死亡。这意味着44%的埃博拉患者未能幸存。这种疫情是由一种特殊的病毒引起的，被称为布尼病毒。疫情始于2026年5月15日，比2018年至2020年间的疫情更为严重。目前尚无针对这种病毒的疫苗或药物，但科学家们正在英国和新加坡进行研究。50多年来，埃博拉在非洲造成了大量死亡。世界卫生组织表示，随着病例和死亡人数的增加，形势正在恶化。
📚 词汇
| 词 | 词性 | 音标 | 英文释义 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outbreak | noun | /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ | a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease or other problem | 疾病的突发增加或问题的突然增多 | The biggest Ebola outbreak ever happened in Congo. |
| cases | noun | /keɪz/ | an instance of a disease or other problem | 疾病或其他问题的一个实例 | By July 30, there were 3,605 cases. |
| died | verb | /daɪd/ | to stop living, especially as a result of an illness, an accident, or an injury | 停止生活，尤其是由于疾病、事故或伤害 | 1,587 people died. |
| survive | verb | /sərˈvaɪv/ | to continue living after a dangerous or difficult situation | 在危险或困难的情况后继续生存 | This means 44% of the people with Ebola did not survive. |
| virus | noun | /ˈvaɪrəs/ | a very small organism that can cause diseases | 一种非常小的生物，可以引起疾病 | It's caused by a special type of the virus, called Bundibugyo. |
💬 短语
| 短语 | 含义 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| happened in Congo | 在刚果发生 | The earthquake happened in Congo last year. |
| cases and deaths | 病例和死亡人数 | The hospital has treated 100 cases and 5 deaths. |
| survive | 存活 | Many people didn't survive the flood. |
| type of the virus | 病毒类型 | The virus is a type that spreads easily. |
| working on it | 正在研究它 | Scientists are working on it to find a cure. |
| over 50 years | 超过50年 | The old tree has been here over 50 years. |
📝 语法点
Present Perfect Tense
现在完成时表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响或结果，通常与表示过去时间的状语连用。
- The biggest Ebola outbreak ever happened in Congo, said the World Health Organization.
- It started on May 15, 2026, and is worse than the outbreak between 2018 and 2020.
Present Simple Tense
现在简单时表示经常发生的动作或存在的状态，或客观事实。
- No vaccine or medicine for this type is available yet.
- Ebola has caused many deaths in Africa over 50 years.
Present Continuous Tense
现在进行时表示正在进行的动作或正在发生的状况。
- Scientists are working on it in the UK and Singapore.
- The WHO said the situation is getting worse with more cases and deaths.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
现在完成进行时表示从过去某一时间开始一直持续到现在的动作或状态，并且可能还会继续下去。
- It has been worse than the outbreak between 2018 and 2020.
- The WHO said the situation has been getting worse with more cases and deaths.
Passive Voice
被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者，通常由助动词be加上过去分词构成。
- The biggest Ebola outbreak ever happened in Congo.
- It's caused by a special type of the virus.
🎯 测验 (5 题 · 选答案立即判对错)
1. What is the percentage of people who did not survive the Ebola outbreak in Congo?
2. Which disease is mentioned in the text as having caused many deaths in Africa over 50 years?
3. According to the text, what is the current status of the Ebola outbreak in Congo?
4. What is the name of the special type of virus that causes Ebola?
5. What grammar structure is used in the sentence 'By July 30, there were 3,605 cases and 1,587 people died.'?
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