eb
eb — noun
1. the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever), which rema
the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever), which remains in the body permanently after infection and may later play a role in certain cancers or autoimmune conditions
Eshe spent a month recovering from EB after her first year of university.
abbreviation used as a noun for the virus name
Blood tests confirmed that Christopher had been infected with EB at some point in his life.
Researchers have found a strong link between EB and several autoimmune disorders.
The nurse explained that nearly ninety percent of adults carry EB without knowing it.
Doctors monitored the patient closely because EB can weaken the immune system for months.
- Epstein-Barr virus
the full medical name; used in formal or clinical contexts
- EBV
another abbreviation for the same virus, more common in research papers
文法句型
EB + verb (singular)
用法筆記
Almost always written in uppercase (EB). The full name Epstein-Barr virus is more common in formal medical writing; EB is typical in patient notes, conversations, and informal health articles.
常見錯誤
eb — adjective
- ebpositive
- ebbercomparative
- ebbestsuperlative
1. written abbreviation for eastbound, meaning traveling or leading toward the east
written abbreviation for eastbound, meaning traveling or leading toward the east — used especially in transportation schedules, maps, and signs
The eb platform is on the lower level of the station.
eb + platform: location in a station
All eb flights are delayed because of heavy winds over the Atlantic.
Passengers for the eb train should wait at gate seven.
The highway signs show that eb traffic must use the right lane.
Nora checked the departures board for the next eb bus to Springfield.
- eastbound
the full form; used in formal or written announcements
- wb
abbreviation for westbound; the opposite direction
文法句型
eb + [transport noun]
用法筆記
Common in timetables, departure boards, and road signage. The uppercase form EB also appears on highway signs. Do not confuse with EB (uppercase) which refers to the Epstein-Barr virus.