imperial disease

短语

词形变化

imperial diseases 复数 imperial diseases

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A disease that arises from colonial exploration and causes significant harm to an empire, especially the British Empire.

  2. 2.

    A failing to which an empire is prone.

    引申义
  3. 3.

    A communicable disease that is spread to indigenous people by conquering imperial forces.