1743, borrowed during an outbreak of the disease in Europe, from Italian influenza "influenza, epidemic," originally "visitation, influence (of the stars)," from Medieval Latin influentia (see influence). Used in Italian for diseases since at least 1504 (as in influenza di febbre scarlattina "scarlet fever") on notion of astral or occult influence. The 1743 outbreak began in Italy. Often applied since mid-19c. to severe colds.
实用例句
1. Every year new strains of influenza develop.
每年都有新的流感病毒出现。来自柯林斯例句
2. They took steps to prevent the spread of influenza.
他们采取措施阻止流感的传播.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The last attack of influenza has left me rather groggy.
