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medical

UK //ˈmed.ɪ.kəl//US //ˈmed.ɪ.kəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'medicus'(意为‘医生的’),经古法语 'medical' 进入英语,最早记录于17世纪。

adjective

❶ 与医学或医疗相关的,指涉及疾病治疗、健康维护或医疗技术的事物。常用于描述专业领域、设备或人员。

“She is receiving medical treatment at the local hospital.”

(她正在当地医院接受医疗治疗。)

“The doctor gave him a thorough medical examination.”

(医生给他做了彻底的医学检查。)

同义词:clinical, therapeutic, health-related

noun

❶ 指体格检查或健康检查,通常用于特定场合如入学、入伍前的必要体检。

“All applicants must pass a medical before joining the army.”

(所有申请者在入伍前必须通过体检。)

“The company requires a medical for new employees.”

(公司要求新员工进行健康检查。)

同义词:physical examination, health check

常见短语

medical emergency — 指需要立即医疗干预的紧急情况,如严重受伤或突发疾病。

“Call 911 if you have a medical emergency.”

(如有医疗紧急情况请拨打911。)

medical advice — 专业医生或医疗人员给出的关于健康或治疗的建议。

“You should seek medical advice before taking any new medication.”

(在服用任何新药前应咨询医疗建议。)