Carrier

/kˈæɹɪɐ/

/ˈkæɹiɝ/, /ˈkɛɹiɝ/

"carrier"的定义和意义

Carrier

名词

携带者, 媒介

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.

送信员, 快递员

a man who delivers the mail

承运人, 搬运工

someone whose employment involves carrying something

航空母舰, 运输舰

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

运输车, 载货汽车

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

送报员, 快递员

a boy who delivers newspapers

承运人, 运输公司

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

载波, 传输波

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

载体, 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

携带者, 运输者

(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

载物架, 承载装置

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

移动运营商, 电信公司

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.

例子

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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