occlusive
/əˈkluː.sɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkluː.sɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈklü-siv -ziv/ (ame, mw)
occlusive — 形容詞
- occlusivepositive
- more occlusivecomparative
- most occlusivesuperlative
1. describing something that blocks or seals a tube, opening, or passage in the bod
封閉的；密封
醫療上指能阻擋空氣或水分的
describing something that blocks or seals a tube, opening, or passage in the body — typically a wound dressing, ointment, or material that stops air, fluid, or moisture from getting through.
The nurse covered Mauricio's burn with an occlusive dressing to keep the wound moist.
護理師為 Mauricio 的燒傷蓋上一層封閉性敷料，讓傷口保持濕潤。
collocation: occlusive dressing (most common medical use)
Petroleum jelly is an occlusive ointment that locks moisture into dry skin.
凡士林是一種封閉性藥膏，能把水分鎖在乾燥的皮膚裡。
attributive use: occlusive + ointment / cream / film
Élise's dermatologist recommended an occlusive cream for her cracked heels after winter.
Élise 的皮膚科醫師建議她冬天後用封閉性乳霜處理龜裂的腳跟。
After the eye surgery, Dr. Padma sealed the socket with an occlusive patch.
眼科手術後，Padma 醫師用一片封閉性敷貼蓋住眼窩。
Some thick lotions are occlusive enough to leave a shiny film on the skin.
有些濃稠乳液夠封閉，會在皮膚上留下一層亮亮的膜。
- sealing
more everyday; 'occlusive' is the technical medical label
- obstructive
broader — can mean blocking by anything; 'occlusive' suggests covering / sealing shut
- airtight
stresses no air gets through; 'occlusive' also covers moisture and fluid
- breathable
of dressings or fabrics — lets air or moisture pass through
- permeable
lets fluids or gases through
文法句型
occlusive + noun
be occlusive
用法筆記
Almost always used in medical or skincare contexts about something that physically blocks airflow, fluid loss, or moisture loss. Frequent collocates: dressing, ointment, bandage, film, patch, layer.