原形：germ复数：germs

She found the germ of an idea in an old newspaper.
她的想法萌生于一份旧报纸。
Wash our hands so we don't get germs on the food.
洗洗手，食物就不会被手上的细菌污染。
The germ of an idea took root in Tom's mind.
汤姆心里萌生了一个念头。
Bacteria are invisible to the naked eye, but they are teeming with germs.
这句话的意思是：细菌肉眼看不见，但它们充满了微生物。
After a long flight, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly to remove any germs from the airplane.
这句话强调了飞行后彻底洗手以清除飞机上的细菌的重要性。
Germs can spread rapidly in warm and humid environments like public restrooms.
这句话说明在像公共厕所这样的温暖潮湿环境中，细菌传播得非常快。
She sanitized the kitchen counter before preparing food to prevent the growth of germs.
她在准备食物前对厨房台面进行消毒，以防止细菌滋生。
The doctor recommended taking antibiotics to fight off the germ causing the infection.
医生建议服用抗生素来对抗引发感染的细菌。
Germs on surfaces can survive for days, so regular cleaning is crucial.
表面上的细菌可以存活数天，因此定期清洁至关重要。
A common cold is often caused by a virus, not a bacterium, so antibiotics won't help against germs causing it.
普通感冒通常由病毒引起，而非细菌，所以抗生素对治疗感冒中的细菌无效。
Scientists study germs to better understand how they cause diseases and develop new treatments.
科学家研究细菌是为了更深入地理解它们如何致病，并研发新的治疗方法。
During flu season, it's essential to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze to prevent the spread of germs.
流感季节时，咳嗽或打喷嚏时捂住口鼻以防细菌传播。
Antiseptic wipes are handy for quickly killing germs on doorknobs, phones, and other frequently touched surfaces.
抗菌湿巾能快速消灭门把手、手机等常接触表面的细菌。