Carrier

/kˈæɹɪɐ/

/ˈkæɹiɝ/, /ˈkɛɹiɝ/

"carrier"の定義と意味

Carrier

名詞

キャリア, ベクター

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

What is a "carrier"?

A carrier is a person or animal that has microorganisms in their body that can cause diseases but does not show symptoms of the disease. Despite not being sick, carriers can still spread the infection to others. This can happen with various diseases, such as typhoid fever or certain types of viral infections. Identifying carriers is important in controlling the spread of infectious diseases, and measures may include monitoring, isolation, or treatment to prevent transmission.

Example

Some animals can act as carriers for diseases like rabies, posing a risk to humans and other animals.

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

Genetic testing revealed that she was a carrier of a hereditary disease, which could potentially be passed on to her children.

郵便配達人, 配達員

a man who delivers the mail

運搬者, 運搬業者

someone whose employment involves carrying something

空母, 輸送艦

a massive military ship that has a broad flat deck for takeoffs and landings and also carries soldiers, equipment, etc. from one place to another

運搬車, キャリアカー

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

新聞配達員, デリバリー

a boy who delivers newspapers

運送業者, 運搬者

a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

キャリア, 搬送波

a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

キャリア, 媒介

an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

キャリア, 運搬者

(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring

キャリア, ラック

a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

携帯キャリア, 通信会社

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service

What is a "carrier"?

A carrier is a company that provides cellular or Internet services to customers. They manage the infrastructure and networks that allow people to make phone calls, send texts, and access the Internet. Carriers offer different types of plans for mobile and broadband services, including data, voice, and text messaging options. They also ensure that customers can connect to the Internet or use mobile services wherever they go, often through a combination of local and global networks.

Example

International carriers facilitate global communication through submarine cables and satellite links.

Carriers deploy 5 G technology to deliver faster internet speeds and low-latency connections.

Mobile carriers compete to offer the best coverage and data plans to consumers.

例

Some animals can act as carriers for diseases like rabies, posing a risk to humans and other animals.

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

Genetic testing revealed that she was a carrier of a hereditary disease, which could potentially be passed on to her children.

Public health officials stressed the importance of identifying carriers to prevent further outbreaks of the disease.

Typhoid Mary became infamous as a carrier of typhoid fever, transmitting the disease to many while remaining unaffected herself.

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