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prescribing

UK //prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ//US //prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'praescribere'(预先写下),由 prae-(在前)和 scribere(写)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 指医生根据患者病情开具药物或治疗方案的正式行为,通常需遵循医疗规范。

“The doctor is prescribing antibiotics for the infection.”

(医生正在为感染开具抗生素处方。)

“She avoided prescribing strong painkillers unless absolutely necessary.”

(除非绝对必要,她避免开具强效止痛药。)

❶ 正式规定或命令某事必须执行,常用于法律或权威场景。

“The law is prescribing stricter penalties for data breaches.”

(该法律规定了数据泄露的更严格处罚。)

“The manual prescribes specific safety procedures.”

(手册规定了具体的安全操作流程。)

同义词:ordering, directing, mandating, authorizing, recommending

常见短语

prescribing authority — 指医生或医疗机构合法开具处方的法定权力。

“Nurse practitioners now have prescribing authority in many states.”

(在许多州,执业护士现在拥有处方权。)

prescribing pattern — 描述医生或地区在药物开具频率、种类等方面的习惯性做法。

“The study analyzed prescribing patterns for antidepressants.”

(该研究分析了抗抑郁药的开具模式。)