Lesson 28 Patients and doctors 【单词列表】

sceptical [ˈskeptikəl] adj. 怀疑的

【派】sceptically 怀疑性地

【扩】incredulous 怀疑的

【搭】be sceptical of sth. 对……表示怀疑

forefather [ˈfɔːfɑːðə] n. 祖先

fervently [ˈfəːvəntli] adv. 热情地

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A: Will they accept me again?

B: They will welcome you fervently.

A:他们会重新接受我吗?

B:他们会热情地欢迎你的。

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curative [ˈkjuərətiv] adj. 治病的

astronomical [ˌæstrəˈnɔmikəl] adj. 天文学的

tangible [ˈtændʒəbəl] adj. 实实在在的

【派】tangibly 明白地,有形地

【扩】hypostatic 实体的

remedy [ˈremidi] n. 药物

ointment [ˈɔintmənt] n. 药膏

prescribe [priˈskrəib] v. 开药方

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A: Is the illness serious, doctor?

B: No, let me prescribe some medicine for you.

A:医生,这病严重吗?

B:不严重,我给你开点儿药吧。

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indisposition [ˌindispəˈziʃən] n. 小病

disgust [disˈɡʌst] n. 厌恶

【派】disgusted 厌恶的

【搭】be disgusted at sb. 讨厌某人

inconvenience [ˌinkənˈviːniəns] n. 不便

 

sceptical

/ˈskeptɪk(ə)l/
If you are sceptical about something, you have doubts about it. 表示怀疑的

adjective [原级] 持怀疑态度的,不相信的;(哲)怀疑论的,不可知论的

Others here are more sceptical about the chances for justice being done. 这里的其他人更为怀疑正义能否得到伸张。

forefathers

🇬🇧/ˈfɔːˌfɑːðəz/ 🇺🇸/ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðərz/
Your forefathers are your ancestors, especially your male ancestors. 祖宗

noun [专属名词] 祖先;先人(forefather 的复数)

As I walked along the river towards the ford, I thought about my forefathers. 我一边沿着河边朝浅滩走去,一边想我的祖先们。

fervently

🇬🇧/ˈfɜːvəntli/ 🇺🇸/ˈfɜːrvəntli/
very enthusiastically or passionately. "he fervently believes he's doing the right thing"

adverb [方式副词] 热心地;热诚地

Their claims will be fervently denied. 他们的索赔将被严词拒绝。

curative

🇬🇧/ˈkjʊərətɪv/ 🇺🇸/ˈkjʊrətɪv/
Something that has curative properties can cure people's illnesses. 有疗效的

adjective [原级] 有疗效的,可治愈的

Ancient civilizations believed in the curative powers of fresh air and sunlight. 远古文明相信新鲜空气和阳光具有治病的功效。

noun [物质名词] 药物,治疗法

Analyze the etiology, therapeutic methods and curative effect of postoperative gastroplegia syndrome (PGS) after radical colectomy and proctectomy. 分析结直肠癌术后胃瘫综合征(PGS)发生的病因、治疗方法和疗效。

astronomical

🇬🇧/ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l/ 🇺🇸/ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪk(ə)l/
If you describe an amount, especially the cost of something as astronomical, you are emphasizing that it is very large. 天文数字般的 (数量,尤指花费)

adjective [原级] 天文(学)的,天体的;(数量、价格或收费)天文数字的,极其巨大的

Houses in the subdivision are going for astronomical prices. 该小区里的房子在以天价出售。

tangible

/ˈtændʒəb(ə)l/
If something is tangible, it is clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen, felt, or noticed. 清晰明确的

adjective [原级] 明确的,真实的;可触摸的,可感知的

There should be some tangible evidence that the economy is starting to recover. 应该有一些足够清晰的证据表明经济正开始复苏。

noun [抽象名词] 可触知的东西

But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and often useful products that can enhance self-esteem. 但与冥想不同的是,手工活动会产生有形的、往往有用的产品,可以增强自尊心。

remedy

/ˈremədi/
A remedy is a successful way of dealing with a problem. 解决办法

noun [专属名词] 解决方法,纠正方法;法定补偿(办法);治疗(法),药品;(硬币的)公差

The remedy lies in the hands of the government. 解决办法就在政府手中。

verb [vt. 及物动词] 补救,纠正;治疗

A great deal has been done internally to remedy the situation. 内部已经采取了很多措施来挽救局面。

ointment

/ˈɔɪntmənt/
An ointment is a smooth thick substance that is put on sore skin or a wound to help it heal. 药膏

noun [物质名词] 药膏;[药] 油膏

Pawpaw ointment, made from pawpaw or papaya, is commonly used as a cure-all in Australia. 木瓜膏,由木瓜或者番木瓜提炼而成,在澳大利亚作为万灵药而被广泛使用。

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prescribe

/prɪˈskraɪb/
If a doctor prescribes medicine or treatment for you, he or she tells you what medicine or treatment to have. 开 (药、处方)

verb [vt. 及物动词] 给…开(药),让…采用(疗法);开处方;规定,命令;制定规定;推荐,推举

The physician examines the patient then diagnoses the disease and prescribes medication. 内科医生检查了病人,然后对疾病作出诊断,并开出药方。

indisposition

/ˌɪndɪspəˈzɪʃn/
a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself" "after some hesitation he agreed" 微恙

noun [抽象名词] 微恙;不愿意;嫌恶

I felt a certain indisposition to face reality. 我多少有些不愿意面对现实。

disgusting

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
If you say that something is disgusting, you are criticizing it because it is extremely unpleasant. 令人厌恶的

adjective [原级] 令人反感的,令人恶心的;令人吃惊的,让人无法接受的

If you say that something is disgusting, you mean that you find it completely unacceptable. 令人极不能接受的

verb [vt. 及物动词] 使反感,使憎恶;使感到恶心(作呕)(disgust 的现在分词形式)

It's disgusting that all this damage has been caused by mindless vandalism. 令人无法接受的是,所有这些损坏都是由无所顾忌的肆意破坏造成的。

inconvenience

/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/
If someone or something causes inconvenience, they cause problems or difficulties. 不方便

noun [抽象名词] 不便,麻烦;带来不便者,麻烦的人(或事物)

We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the repairs. 我们对在修理过程中所造成的任何不便表示歉意。

verb [vt. 及物动词] 麻烦,打扰

He promised to be quick so as not to inconvenience them any further. 他答应快一些,以免给他们带来更多不便。