F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

hare (n): 1-an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears

allergy (n): 过敏 1-a condition that makes a person become sick or develop skin or breathing problems because they have eaten certain foods or been near certain substances:
E.g.: an allergy to wheat
E.g.: a wheat allergy

allergic (adj): 1-having an allergy:
E.g.: I’m allergic to cats.
​-[ before noun ] caused by an allergy:
E.g.: an allergic reaction
​-{humorous} having a strong dislike of something:
E.g.: My dad’s allergic to pop music.

Antihistamine (n): 1-a type of drug that is used to treat medical conditions caused by an extreme reaction to particular substances:
E.g.: Antihistamine is often used to treat hay fever and insect bites.

anaphylaxis (n)– anaphylactic shock, : 1-an extreme and dangerous allergic reaction to something that a person has eaten or touched:
E.g.: In severe cases, anaphylaxis – the swelling of the tongue and closing of the throat – can occur and is life-threatening.
E.g.: Scientists believe a bite from a tick can lead to anaphylactic shock.

tick (n): 壁虱 1- a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals

Lyme disease-莱姆病

Pronunciation

anaphylaxis-/ˌæn.ə.fɪlˈæk.sɪs/
hare-/her/