reinfestation
noun [ C or U ] (also re-infestation) uk/ˌriː.ɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌriː.ɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
大批动物或昆虫回到原居地(往往会带来破坏或传播疾病);再次扰害
the return of a large number of animals or insects, usually ones that cause damage or disease, to a place where they were before
This cream protects against reinfestation for up to three months. 这款面霜可防止再次感染长达三个月。
The vet advised us to keep checking the ears for signs of re-infestation. 兽医建议我们继续检查耳朵是否有再次感染的迹象。
It is impossible to guarantee that there will be no reinfestations. 无法保证不会再出现扰害。
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- Removing the nitslice eggs by hand helps to prevent reinfestation.
- The family don't know where the insects came from and are concerned about re-infestation.