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symptomatic

UK //ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk//US //ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 'symptomaticus',来自希腊语 'symptōmatikos',与'symptōma'(症状)相关。17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 作为症状的,表明某种疾病或问题的存在。用于描述身体或心理上的表现,暗示可能存在更严重的情况。

“The fever was symptomatic of a more serious infection.”

(发烧表明存在更严重的感染。)

“Her fatigue is symptomatic of an underlying health issue.”

(她的疲劳暗示着潜在的健康问题。)

❶ 具有代表性的,典型地表现出某种特征或状况。常用于描述社会或群体现象。

“These protests are symptomatic of widespread dissatisfaction.”

(这些抗议活动反映了普遍的不满情绪。)

“The high turnover rate is symptomatic of poor management.”

(高离职率是管理不善的典型表现。)

同义词:indicative, characteristic, representative

常见短语

symptomatic of — 表明某种情况或问题的存在,作为其典型表现或症状。

“The disagreement was symptomatic of larger communication issues.”

(这次分歧表明存在更大的沟通问题。)

symptomatic treatment — 针对症状而非根本原因的治疗方法,旨在缓解不适而非治愈疾病。

“The doctor prescribed symptomatic treatment for the cold.”

(医生开了针对感冒症状的药物。)