单词 | superstrain |
释义 | > as lemmassuperstrain superstrain n. Brit. /ˈsuːpəstreɪn/ , /ˈsjuːpəstreɪn/ , U.S. /ˈsupərˌstreɪn/ an exceptional breed or variety of animal, plant, etc.; (in later use) spec. a strain of microorganism that has become resistant to drugs or especially virulent; cf. superbug n. 1.ΚΠ 1917 Poultry Success May 19/3 (advt.) Readers of this publication may have a copy if genuinely interested in this superstrain of poultry. 1973 Amer. Biol. Teacher 35 360/1 His delight with the superstrains of rice and wheat of the ‘green revolution’ happen to coincide with grimly bad news from the fields. 1976 Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner 17 Nov. 12 a/3 The public health threat posed by the super strain of gonorrhea prompted the get tough policy. 2009 C. Prelitz Green made Easy vii. 75 They [sc. antibacterial soaps] may also help create superstrains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. < as lemmas |
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