the degree to which a disease or poison is dangerous or harmful and quick to have an effect 毒性: 疾病或毒素的危险或有害程度,并迅速产生影响the virulence of the virus strain 病毒株的毒性
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the fact of showing strong negative and bitter feelings 毒力: 表现出强烈的消极和痛苦情绪the virulence of the attacks on her in the press 新闻界对她攻击的恶毒性