clinical
/ˈklɪnɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklɪnɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkli-ni-kəl/ (ame, mw)
clinical — 形容詞
- clinicalpositive
- more clinicalcomparative
- most clinicalsuperlative
1. focused on the hands-on care of sick people by doctors and nurses, as opposed to
臨床的
與實際病人治療相關的
focused on the hands-on care of sick people by doctors and nurses, as opposed to laboratory research or theoretical study.
The new cancer drug is being tested in a clinical trial at three major hospitals.
這種新的癌症藥物正在三家大醫院進行臨床試驗。
clinical trial — common compound noun
Dr. Okafor has more than twenty years of clinical experience with heart disease patients.
Okafor 醫生在心臟病患者方面擁有超過二十年的臨床經驗。
clinical experience — collocation for hands-on patient care
The medical students began their clinical training at the city hospital last month.
醫學生上個月開始在市立醫院接受臨床訓練。
Yusuf decided to specialize in clinical psychology after volunteering at a mental health clinic.
Yusuf 在精神健康診所當志工後，決定專攻臨床心理學。
- medical
broader term covering all aspects of medicine and healthcare
- therapeutic
focuses on healing and treatment rather than diagnosis or observation
- theoretical
contrasts with hands-on practical work with patients
- laboratory-based
not involving direct patient care
文法句型
clinical + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound nouns such as clinical trial, clinical practice, clinical psychology, and clinical research. It typically appears before a noun.
常見錯誤
2. behaving or speaking in a calm and cold way that shows no personal feelings, sym
冷漠；冷靜
不帶感情的、冷靜分析的
behaving or speaking in a calm and cold way that shows no personal feelings, sympathy, or emotional involvement toward others.
The judge delivered the sentence in a clinical tone, showing no emotion toward the crying family.
法官以冷漠的語氣宣判，面對哭泣的家屬毫無情緒。
clinical tone — describes unemotional way of speaking
Priya's clinical analysis of the team's failures upset the staff, who felt she ignored their hard work.
Priya 對團隊失敗所做的冷靜分析讓同事們很不高興，他們覺得自己的辛勞被忽略了。
clinical analysis — analytical approach without personal feeling
The report gave a clinical assessment of the company's problems without offering any words of comfort.
這份報告對公司的問題做出了冷靜的評估，完全沒有任何安慰的話語。
Theo described the accident with clinical detachment, as if it had happened to a stranger.
Theo 以冷漠的態度描述那場意外，彷彿事情發生在陌生人身上。
- detached
neutral or slightly negative, implies emotional distance
- dispassionate
formal and neutral, lacking bias but not necessarily cold
- cold
stronger negative connotation, suggests unfriendliness
- emotional
showing feelings openly
- sympathetic
showing care and understanding
文法句型
clinical + noun
用法筆記
Often carries a mildly critical connotation, implying excessive coldness rather than useful objectivity. For a neutral meaning, use 'objective' or 'impartial' instead.
常見錯誤
3. describing a room, building, or other indoor space that is very plain and simple
冷清；簡陋
空間缺乏裝飾而顯得冰冷無個性的
describing a room, building, or other indoor space that is very plain and simple, without decoration, warmth, or any inviting qualities.
The hospital waiting room felt clinical with its white walls, tiled floor, and plastic chairs.
醫院的候診室白色牆壁、磁磚地板和塑膠椅子，給人一種冷清的感覺。
clinical feel — describes cold, bare physical environment
Beatriz added plants and colorful curtains to make her office feel less clinical.
Beatriz 添加了植物和彩色窗簾，讓她的辦公室不那麼冷清。
less clinical — comparative form common for describing spaces
The new apartment had a clean but clinical look, like a hotel room with no personal touches.
新公寓看起來乾淨但冷清，就像一間沒有個人風格的旅館房間。
The school classroom was painted in shades of grey and felt far too clinical for young children.
學校教室漆成灰色調，對年幼的孩子來說實在太過冷清了。
- sterile
similar meaning of no warmth, but also suggests a lack of life or personality
- bare
simpler, less negative implication
- institutional
suggests a place that looks like a public facility rather than a home
- cold
more general, can describe both temperature and atmosphere
文法句型
clinical + noun
用法筆記
Applies only to physical environments such as rooms, offices, and buildings. Not used to describe people or their behaviour.