
therapeutic
词源
源自希腊语 'therapeutikos'(治疗的),来自 'therapeuein'(照料、治疗)。17世纪通过法语 'thérapeutique' 进入英语。
adjective
❶ 与治疗相关的,具有治疗效果的。指能够帮助治愈疾病或改善身心健康的,常用于医疗或心理领域。
“The doctor recommended therapeutic exercises for her back pain.”
(医生建议她做治疗性运动来缓解背痛。)
“Music can have a therapeutic effect on patients with anxiety.”
(音乐对焦虑症患者可能有治疗效果。)
noun
❶ 治疗方法或药物,特指用于治疗疾病或改善健康的物质或手段。
“This herb is used as a therapeutic for digestive problems.”
(这种草药被用作治疗消化问题的药物。)
“The new therapeutic shows promise in treating cancer.”
(这种新疗法在治疗癌症方面显示出希望。)
常见短语
therapeutic effect — 指某种治疗手段或药物产生的有益效果,能够改善健康状况或缓解症状。
“The therapeutic effect of the medication was noticeable within a week.”
(这种药物的治疗效果在一周内就显现出来了。)
therapeutic approach — 指在医疗或心理治疗中采用的具体方法或策略,旨在解决特定健康问题。
“The therapist suggested a new therapeutic approach to address her depression.”
(治疗师建议采用一种新的治疗方法来解决她的抑郁症。)