miasma

n. 毒气, 沼气 [医] 瘴毒, 瘴气

发音

UK /miˈæzmə/
UK /maɪˈæzmə/
US /maɪˈæzmə/
US /miˈæzmə/

词形变化

miasmas 复数 miasmas miasmata miasmata 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.

    瘴气

  2. 2.

    A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.

    瘴气

    比喻

词汇关系

词源

First attested in 1665. From Ancient Greek μίασμα (míasma, “stain; pollution”).

来源:wiktionary