miasma theory 瘴气说
miasmic air 瘴气空气
miasmic fever 瘴气热
1. The doctor attributed the illness to miasmic conditions in the village.
医生将该村落的疾病归因于瘴气环境。
2. In the 19th century, many believed diseases were caused by miasmic vapors.
在19世纪，许多人认为疾病是由瘴气蒸汽引起的。
3. The swampy area was known for its miasmic atmosphere during summer.
这片沼泽地在夏季以其瘴气弥漫的氛围而闻名。
A: Why did people get sick so quickly in that old hospital?
A：为什么那家旧医院里的人病得那么快？
B: It was because of the miasmic air and poor ventilation.
B：那是因为瘴气弥漫的空气和糟糕的通风。
1) 与瘴气或腐败空气相关的
2) 因恶劣卫生条件引起的
3) 历史语境下指代流行病成因的
1. 瘴气的，腐臭的
2. 因瘴气或恶劣卫生环境引起的
e.g.The miasmic smell from the sewer was unbearable.
下水道传来的瘴气味令人难以忍受。
adjective
1. Pertaining to or caused by miasma, a noxious atmosphere or air.
2. Relating to a theory that diseases are caused by bad air.
Synonym: miasmatic