bioterrorist
adjective uk/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈter.ə.rɪst/ us/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈter.ɚ.ɪst/
生物恐怖主义的
involving or relating to an attack using living matter, such as bacteria, to harm or kill people for political reasons
Until recently, bioterrorist attacks were considered unlikely. 直到最近，生物恐怖袭击都被认为是不太可能的。
Law enforcement authorities are often caught by surprise when it comes to bioterrorist threats. 对于任何生物恐怖主义的威胁，执法当局往往措手不及。
See: bioterrorism
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- Anthrax was the weapon used in the recent bioterrorist attacks.
- Bioterrorist weapons are increasingly derived from animals.
- We need to be prepared for a bioterrorist event.
bioterrorist
noun [ C ] uk/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈter.ə.rɪst/ us/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈter.ɚ.ɪst/
生物恐怖分子
someone who uses living matter, such as bacteria, in an attack in order to harm or kill people for political reasons
The bacteria could be spread by bioterrorists through the air. 这种细菌可能会被生物恐怖分子用来通过空气传播。
Officials said the bioterrorist may have had a science background. 官员们说，该生物恐怖分子可能有科学背景。
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- Polio virus would be an unlikely choice for bioterrorists because so much of the population is already vaccinated against it.
- It would be catastrophic if bioterrorists hit.
- Bioterrorists might be able to make pathogens when they can't obtain a natural one.