
treat
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。)
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。)
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!”)