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prosthetic

UK //prɒsˈθetɪk//US //prɑːsˈθetɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'prosthetikos',意为 '添加的' 或 '附加的',后经拉丁语传入英语。

adjective

❶ 指与假肢或人造身体部位相关的,用于替代缺失或受损的身体部位。

“He received a prosthetic leg after the accident.”

(事故后,他安装了一条假腿。)

“Modern prosthetic arms can perform complex movements.”

(现代假肢手臂可以完成复杂的动作。)

同义词:artificial, false, replacement

noun

❶ 指假肢或人造身体部位本身,用于替代缺失或受损的身体部位。

“The prosthetic fits perfectly and feels comfortable.”

(这个假肢非常合身,感觉很舒适。)

“He designs prosthetics for amputees.”

(他为截肢者设计假肢。)

同义词:prosthesis, artificial limb, replacement part

常见短语

prosthetic device — 指任何用于替代或辅助身体功能的人造装置,如假肢、假眼等。

“The new prosthetic device allows him to grasp objects easily.”

(这个新的假肢装置让他可以轻松抓握物体。)

prosthetic limb — 特指用于替代缺失手臂或腿的人造肢体。

“She walks confidently with her prosthetic limb.”

(她用假肢自信地行走。)