26.01.22 Word: rampant
Despite rampant “carbphobia” among the health-conscious, the average American eats nearly 40 bagels each year.
---26.01.17 The Economist How bagels conquered the world?
rampant adj. /ˈræmpənt/
1. (of something bad坏事) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled泛滥的;猖獗的
synonym unchecked
rampant inflation/corruption猖獗的通货膨胀/腐败
Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.在欧洲的大部分地区,失业问题难以控制。
2. (of plants植物) growing thickly and very fast in a way that cannot be controlled疯长的
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“Because we were called Wild, people assumed we were feral and rampant, barefoot in the street, with no adult supervision. The Guardian - Lifestyle
Also, says Cutler, antibiotic resistance is already rampant. The Guardian-Opinion
翻译:
尽管健康人士们“闻碳色变”,美国每年人均仍消费近40个贝果。
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