VOA慢速英语:抗生素耐药性迅速从动物传播到人身上

pathogen – n. something that causes disease, such as a type of bacteria or a virus

clinic – n. a place where people get medical help

side-effect – n. an often harmful and unwanted effect of a drug or chemical that occurs along with the desired effect

superbug – n. a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs

rapidly – adv. happening quickly

anti-microbial – adj. destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms

cesarean section – n. a surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother's abdomen