outbreak

focolaio, epidemia

Comparsa improvvisa e diffusione di una malattia in un luogo.

In inglese semplice: A sudden appearance and spread of a disease in a place.

• The outbreak closed two schools.
• Doctors reported an outbreak of flu.
• Several villages suffered outbreaks of the disease.

Come si usa: outbreak of something (An outbreak of measles affected the town.)

Espressioni comuni: disease outbreak, outbreak of flu, outbreak of measles

scoppio

Inizio o aumento improvviso di violenza, disordini o altre attività indesiderate.

In inglese semplice: A sudden start or increase of violence, trouble, or other unwanted activity.

• An outbreak of fighting blocked the road.
• Police feared another outbreak of violence.
• Recent outbreaks of unrest have frightened residents.

Come si usa: outbreak of something (The match ended with an outbreak of violence.)

Sinonimi: eruption, outburst

Espressioni comuni: outbreak of violence, outbreak of fighting, outbreak of unrest