holistically
holistically — 形容詞
1. describing an approach that looks at a complete system or situation instead of f
整體的
從整體而非部分處理的
describing an approach that looks at a complete system or situation instead of focusing on separate parts one by one.
The clinic takes a holistic view of health, looking at diet, sleep, exercise, and emotional well-being together.
這家診所採取整體的健康觀點，同時關注飲食、睡眠、運動和情緒健康。
holistic view of + [area]
Emeka proposed a holistic strategy for the business that connects marketing, sales, and product development.
Emeka 提出了一套整體的商業策略，將行銷、銷售和產品開發串聯起來。
A holistic approach to education values creativity and social skills just as much as test scores.
整體的教育方針認為創造力和社交能力與考試分數同等重要。
Nadia prefers a holistic method of garden design where every plant supports the others around it.
Nadia 偏好整體的庭園設計方法，讓每株植物都能互相支持。
- comprehensive
broader; describes something that covers many aspects but not necessarily as an interconnected system
- integrated
focuses on parts working together as one unit; more technical
- systemic
describes something that affects or involves an entire system; more formal
文法句型
adjective + noun
用法筆記
Usually placed before a noun describing a method, view, or plan (approach, strategy, perspective).
常見錯誤
2. based on the theory that living things or systems are best understood as complet
整體論的
基於整體論哲學或醫學理論的
based on the theory that living things or systems are best understood as complete wholes where every part affects every other part, rather than as collections of separate pieces.
Holistic medicine treats the patient’s mind, body, and spirit as one connected system.
整體醫學將病人的心智、身體和心靈視為一個相互連結的系統來治療。
holistic medicine + treats + as one system
The university course introduces students to the holistic principle that every part of an ecosystem shapes the whole.
這門大學課程向學生介紹整體論原則，即生態系統的每個部分都影響著整體。
holistic principle + that-clause
Jing studied holistic psychology, which looks at people within their family, culture, and environment together.
Jing 研讀整體心理學，將人置於家庭、文化和環境中一併探討。
- holism-based
more technical synonym used primarily in philosophy writing
- reductionist
the opposite philosophical approach that breaks things down into their smallest parts
文法句型
adjective + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears in academic or medical contexts. Distinguish from adj/1 WHOLE SYSTEM: this sense explicitly references the philosophical theory of holism, while adj/1 is a broader everyday usage.
常見錯誤
holistically — 副詞
1. when you deal with a person, situation, or problem by considering every connecte
全面地；整體地
以處理整體而非部分的方式
when you deal with a person, situation, or problem by considering every connected part together instead of handling each piece separately.
The doctor looked at her patient holistically, asking about work, diet, and relationships before deciding on treatment.
這位醫師全面地看待她的病人，在決定治療方案前詢問工作、飲食和人際關係。
verb + holistically: look at / approach / treat
We need to think holistically about urban transport, since buses, bikes, trains, and cars all affect one another.
我們需要全面地思考城市交通問題，因為公車、自行車、火車和汽車都會相互影響。
think holistically about + [topic]
Deepa approached the software problem holistically instead of fixing one error at a time.
Deepa 全面性地處理軟體問題，而不是一次只修正一個錯誤。
The school deals with student behavior holistically, looking at home life, friendships, and classroom environment together.
這所學校全面地處理學生的行為問題，同時關注家庭生活、友誼和課堂環境。
- comprehensively
broader; means covering many aspects but not necessarily emphasizing how they connect as a system
- broadly
less formal; includes many factors but not necessarily all connected ones
- narrowly
focusing on only one small part
- separately
dealing with each part in isolation
文法句型
verb + holistically
用法筆記
Commonly modifies verbs of thinking, treating, approaching, or viewing. Less common with physical action verbs.