clinic
/ˈklɪnɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [klˈɪnɪk] /ˈklɪnɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [klˈɪnɪk] /ˈkli-nik/ (ame, mw)
clinic — noun
- clinicsingular
- clinicsplural
1. a building or a room, often inside a hospital or a separate neighbourhood health
a building or a room, often inside a hospital or a separate neighbourhood health centre, where doctors and nurses see people who come for appointments and do not stay overnight.
Layla took her son to the health clinic for his vaccination appointment.
collocation: health clinic / dental clinic / walk-in clinic
The dental clinic on Oak Street offers free check-ups for children every Tuesday morning.
Henrik visited a travel clinic for vaccinations before his trip to Brazil.
Abigail works as a nurse at a community clinic for elderly patients.
A rash appeared on Ayesha's arm, so she made an appointment at the skin clinic.
- surgery
British English term for a single doctor's practice; smaller and usually run by one general practitioner
- medical centre
a larger facility that may house several doctors and offer a wider range of services than a basic clinic
- health centre
often used for community-based facilities that provide primary care and preventive services
用法筆記
A clinic differs from a hospital in that patients are treated as outpatients — they go home the same day. In British English, 'surgery' is often used for a single doctor's practice, whereas 'clinic' is more common for larger or specialist facilities.
常見錯誤
2. a short event, lasting from a few hours to a few days, at which a specialist tea
a short event, lasting from a few hours to a few days, at which a specialist teaches practical skills or gives advice on a particular subject, often in sports, medicine, or professional development.
The football club runs a summer clinic where young players improve their passing skills.
collocation: football clinic / summer clinic
Vinícius attended a weekend writing clinic to learn how to structure his novel.
collocation: writing clinic / teaching clinic
Medical students watch real patients during the Wednesday teaching clinic at the city hospital.
Sade signed up for a tennis clinic to improve her serve before the tournament.
The law school held a free legal clinic for residents with housing problems.
- workshop
places more emphasis on hands-on participation and active creation by attendees
- seminar
more academic or discussion-based; participants talk through ideas rather than practising skills
- training session
a general term for a period of practice and instruction, without the implication of expert-led demonstrations
用法筆記
In this sense, a clinic is a short-term event (a few hours to a few days), not a regular ongoing course. Compare 'workshop' (more hands-on and participatory) and 'seminar' (more discussion-based and academic).