| 单词 | silent killer |
| 释义 | > as lemmassilent killer silent killer n. a disease or disorder, or a biological, chemical, or physical agent, that is capable of causing death without first producing noticeable or recognizable symptoms. ΚΠ 1931 Kentucky Advocate 9 Dec. 2/1 You can help stave off this Silent Killer [sc. Tuberculosis] and prevent it reaping a tremendous toll, if you will only buy Christmas seals. 1958 Amer. Jrnl. Nursing 58 236/1 Carbon monoxide is a silent killer which claims many lives each year. 2007 Independent 20 Apr. 14/2 Known as the ‘silent killer’ because it is symptomless but deadly, high blood pressure can damage major organs and lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and dementia. < as lemmas |
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