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physical

UK //ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl//US //ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'physica'(自然事物)和希腊语 'physikos'(自然的),14世纪通过古法语进入英语,最初指与自然哲学相关的含义。

adjective

❶ 与身体或物质有关的,指具体存在的事物或身体活动,区别于精神或抽象概念。

“Regular physical exercise is important for maintaining good health.”

(定期进行体育锻炼对保持健康很重要。)

“The doctor performed a physical examination on the patient.”

(医生对病人进行了身体检查。)

同义词:bodily, corporeal, material, tangible, concrete

noun

❶ 指全面体检,医生通过检查身体各部位来评估健康状况的医疗程序。

“I have my annual physical scheduled for next week.”

(我预约了下周做年度体检。)

“The athlete must pass a physical before joining the team.”

(运动员入队前必须通过体检。)

同义词:medical examination, check-up, health assessment

常见短语

physical education — 学校课程中通过体育活动促进学生身体发展的科目,简称PE。

“We have physical education class every Tuesday and Thursday.”

(我们每周二和周四有体育课。)

physical therapy — 通过特定运动和手法治疗身体损伤或疼痛的康复治疗方式。

“After the surgery, he needed six weeks of physical therapy.”

(手术后,他需要六周的物理治疗。)