immune

immune, immunitario

Che non risente di qualcosa; anche, relativo alle difese del corpo contro le malattie.

In inglese semplice: Not affected by something, or connected with the body’s protection against illness.

• She seems immune to criticism.
• Stress can weaken your immune system.
• No company is immune to sudden changes.

Come si usa: immune to something (He is immune to their insults.)

Sinonimi: unaffected, resistant

Contrari: susceptible

Espressioni comuni: immune to criticism, immune system, immune response

immune

Protetto da una malattia specifica grazie a un vaccino o alle difese naturali del corpo.

In inglese semplice: Protected against a particular disease because of a vaccine or the body’s natural defences.

• She is immune to measles.
• The vaccine made him immune to the virus.
• Some animals are naturally immune to this infection.

Come si usa: immune to something (Most vaccinated children are immune to this disease.)

Sinonimi: resistant

Contrari: susceptible

Espressioni comuni: immune to measles, naturally immune, become immune

esente, immune

Protetto da un obbligo legale, una sanzione o un’azione giudiziaria.

In inglese semplice: Protected from a legal duty, punishment, or legal action.

• The diplomat is immune from prosecution.
• Officials were not immune from legal action.
• Is she immune from arrest under this agreement?

Come si usa: immune from something (The ambassador is immune from prosecution.)

Sinonimi: exempt

Espressioni comuni: immune from prosecution, immune from liability, immune from arrest