medical
medical — 形容詞
1. relating to the work of doctors, nurses, and hospitals in treating sickness and
醫療的
與治療疾病和傷害有關的
relating to the work of doctors, nurses, and hospitals in treating sickness and injury.
Yasmin decided to go to medical school after volunteering at a hospital.
Yasmin 在醫院當志工後，決定去讀醫學院。
collocation: medical school
The hospital keeps detailed medical records for every patient who stays overnight.
這家醫院為每位住院病人保存詳細的病歷記錄。
collocation: medical records
After his knee surgery, Kenji needed several weeks of medical care at home.
膝蓋手術後，Kenji 需要在家接受幾週的醫療照護。
Asthma is a medical condition that affects the lungs and makes breathing difficult.
氣喘是一種影響肺部、導致呼吸困難的疾病。
A full medical history helps doctors understand what illnesses a patient has had.
完整的病史記錄能幫助醫生了解病人過去得過哪些疾病。
- clinical
more specific; related to direct patient care or hospital observation, often contrasting with laboratory or theoretical
- healthcare
broader; includes prevention, public health, and long-term care, not just treating illness
- therapeutic
focuses on the healing or curative process itself, often for specific treatments
文法句型
medical + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used directly before a noun (attributive position). You say 'medical treatment' or 'medical school', not 'The treatment is medical'. This is the most common sense of the word in everyday English.
常見錯誤
2. involving the use of medicine and other non-surgical methods to treat disease or
非手術的
使用藥物而非開刀來治療
involving the use of medicine and other non-surgical methods to treat disease or injury, rather than cutting the body during an operation.
The doctors chose a medical approach with drugs instead of operating on her heart.
醫生選擇以藥物治療的非手術方式，而不是為她的心臟開刀。
contrast: medical approach vs. surgery
Eitan chose medical therapy for his back pain to avoid surgery.
Eitan 選擇用藥物治療背痛，以避免動手術。
collocation: medical therapy
For minor infections, a medical treatment with antibiotics is usually enough.
對於輕微感染，使用抗生素的藥物治療通常就足夠了。
When surgery is too risky, doctors may recommend medical options such as medicine or physiotherapy.
當手術風險過高時，醫生可能會建議藥物或物理治療等非手術選項。
- non-surgical
direct synonym; interchangeable in most medical contexts
- medicinal
narrower; refers specifically to substances used for healing, such as herbs or drugs
- pharmaceutical
relates specifically to manufactured drugs and their use
- surgical
the direct opposite; involving cutting into the body during an operation
文法句型
medical + noun (contrasted with surgical)
用法筆記
Only use this sense when the context involves a contrast with surgical treatment. In everyday situations without that contrast, sense 1 (MEDICAL CARE) is the correct choice. Typically found in hospital or clinical discussions about treatment options.
常見錯誤
medical — 名詞
1. a health check where a doctor examines your body to see if you are well, often r
體檢
醫生檢查身體是否健康
a health check where a doctor examines your body to see if you are well, often required when starting work or taking out insurance.
Liam had to have a medical before he could join the police force.
Liam 在加入警隊之前必須先做體檢。
have + a medical (before joining)
The company asks each new employee to have a medical within the first month.
公司要求每位新進員工在一個月內完成體檢。
have + a medical (employment requirement)
During his medical, the doctor listened to João's heart and checked his blood pressure.
在體檢過程中，醫生聽了 João 的心跳並測量了他的血壓。
Nila booked a medical at the clinic before training for the marathon.
Nila 在訓練馬拉松之前，先在診所預約了體檢。
The insurance company asked João to have a medical before they approved his policy.
保險公司在核准 João 的保單之前，要求他先做體檢。
- check-up
more general; can refer to a dental or car inspection, not just a health exam
- physical
American English equivalent; short for 'physical examination'
- examination
more formal; used in official or medical writing
文法句型
have / get + a medical
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed patterns 'have a medical' and 'get a medical'. In British English this is the standard conversational term; American English prefers 'physical' or 'physical exam'. Countable but almost always stays singular.