psychiatrist

/saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈkī-ə-trist sī-/ (ame, mw)

psychiatrist — noun

  • psychiatristsingular
  • psychiatristsplural

1. a doctor qualified in both general medicine and the treatment of mental health c

1.名詞B2
釋義

a doctor qualified in both general medicine and the treatment of mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels, or behaves

例句

Joaquín sees a psychiatrist every two weeks to manage his depression.

collocation: see a psychiatrist — regular visits for ongoing treatment

The psychiatrist recommended that Mira try talk therapy before starting medication.

recommend + therapy / medication — treatment options offered by a psychiatrist

同義詞
  • psychotherapist

    broader term; includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social workers who provide talk therapy

  • shrink

    informal slang; can sound disrespectful in serious or professional settings

  • analyst

    short for psychoanalyst, a specialist trained in Freudian or Jungian analysis

文法句型

see/consult a psychiatrist

a child/forensic psychiatrist

用法筆記

Distinguish from psychologist: a psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD) who can prescribe medication, whereas a psychologist usually holds a doctoral degree in psychology and provides therapy without prescribing drugs.

常見錯誤

❌My psychologist prescribed antidepressants for me.
✅My psychiatrist prescribed antidepressants for me.
💡Only a psychiatrist, as a medical doctor, can legally prescribe medication in most countries.