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treat

UK //triːt//US //triːt//

词源

源自中古英语 'tretien',来自古法语 'traitier',最终源自拉丁语 'tractare'(处理、对待),与 'traction' 同源。

verb

❶ 以某种方式对待某人或某物,可能涉及善意、尊重或特殊关照。

“She treats her pets like family members.”

(她把宠物当作家人一样对待。)

“The teacher treated all students fairly.”

(老师公平地对待所有学生。)

❶ 通过医疗手段处理疾病或伤害,旨在治愈或缓解症状。

“The doctor is treating her for a rare condition.”

(医生正在治疗她的一种罕见病症。)

“This medication treats headaches effectively.”

(这种药物能有效治疗头痛。)

同义词:handle, regard, consider, address, manage

noun

❶ 令人愉快的事物或经历,通常作为奖励或特殊场合的享受。

“Ice cream is a special treat for the kids.”

(冰淇淋是给孩子们的特殊款待。)

“Getting a massage was a real treat after work.”

(下班后做个按摩真是难得的享受。)

同义词:delight, pleasure, indulgence, luxury, reward

常见短语

treat someone to something — 请某人享用某物(如餐点、礼物等),以示慷慨或庆祝。

“He treated his friends to a fancy dinner.”

(他请朋友们吃了一顿高档晚餐。)

trick or treat — 万圣节时孩子们挨家挨户要糖果时的用语,意为“不给糖就捣蛋”。

“The children shouted 'Trick or treat!' at every door.”

(孩子们在每户门前大喊“不给糖就捣蛋!”)