anal

IPA/ˈeɪnl/
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anal — 形容詞

  • analpositive
  • more analcomparative
  • most analsuperlative

1. concerning the anus — the passage at the lower end of the digestive system that

1.形容詞B2
釋義

肛門的

與肛門相關的

concerning the anus — the passage at the lower end of the digestive system that releases solid waste during bowel movements.

例句

Dr. Okonkwo checked the infant's anal area during the routine examination.

Okonkwo 醫生在例行檢查時檢查了嬰兒的肛門區域。

medical examination context

The nurse applied a protective cream around the patient's anal region to prevent skin damage.

護理師在病人的肛門周圍塗上保護霜，以防止皮膚受損。

文法句型

anal + noun

用法筆記

Common in medical reports, anatomy textbooks, and clinical discussions. Often appears in compound terms such as 'anal canal', 'anal fissure', or 'anal region'.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor examined his anal.
✅The doctor examined his anal area.
💡'Anal' is an adjective and must modify a noun such as 'region', 'opening', or 'canal'.

2. showing an extreme concern with small details and a strong need for order, neatn

2.形容詞C1
釋義

吹毛求疵的

過度講究細節整齊的

showing an extreme concern with small details and a strong need for order, neatness, or control, often in a way that seems unreasonable to other people.

例句

Liam is so anal about his desk that every pen lines up with the edge.

Liam 對他的桌子有嚴重的強迫傾向——每支筆都必須與桌緣完美對齊。

collocation: be anal about [something]

Brooke's anal approach to budgeting means she tracks every single dollar she spends.

Brooke 對預算吹毛求疵的態度，讓她追蹤自己花掉的每一塊錢。

collocation: anal approach to [something]

同義詞
  • fussy

    milder, less clinical — suggests irritable concern with small things

  • meticulous

    positive connotation — careful and thorough, not excessive

  • perfectionist

    focuses on high internal standards rather than orderliness

反義詞
  • messy

    casual opposite — disorganised and unconcerned with order

  • casual

    relaxed attitude toward rules and details

文法句型

be anal about [something]

anal + noun

用法筆記

Used informally, often in the pattern 'be anal about [something]'. Can be seen as mildly offensive when directed at a person, so use with caution in sensitive situations.

常見錯誤

❌He is anal about his appearance — he always combs his hair before leaving.
✅He is so anal about his appearance that he checks every mirror he passes.
💡'Anal' should only be used when the behavior is extreme or excessive, not for normal grooming habits.

anal — 縮寫