好词典

physician

UK /fɪˈzɪʃən/US /fɪˈzɪʃən/

词源

源自中古英语 'fisicien',来自古法语 'fisicien',最终源自拉丁语 'physica'(意为自然科学或医学)。

noun

❶ 指受过专业医学训练并获得行医资格的医生,通常在医院或诊所工作,负责诊断和治疗疾病。

“The physician examined the patient carefully.”

(这位医生仔细检查了病人。)

“She is a highly respected physician in the community.”

(她是社区里备受尊敬的医生。)

同义词:doctor, medical practitioner, clinician

常见短语

attending physician — 指在医院负责特定病人的主治医生,通常负责制定治疗方案和跟进病情。

“The attending physician will update you on the patient's condition.”

(主治医生会向你更新病人的情况。)