physi
physi — 構詞成分
1. relating to the natural processes and functions of living things; used at the st
自然
指生物的自然機能與過程
relating to the natural processes and functions of living things; used at the start of scientific words about how organisms grow, develop, and work
Joon is studying physiology to understand how the human body’s systems work together.
Joon 正在學習生理學，想了解人體各系統如何共同運作。
physiology — study of body functions
The research team compared the physiology of desert plants with that of rainforest species.
研究團隊比較了沙漠植物與雨林植物的生理特性。
Ancient Greek scholars developed physiognomy, the idea that facial features reveal character.
古希臘學者發展出面相學，認為面容可以反映一個人的性格。
Sari’s course in exercise physiology covers how muscles respond to different training methods.
Sari 的運動生理學課程探討肌肉對不同訓練方法的反應。
- nature
a standalone noun; physi- is the bound combining form that carries a similar meaning in compounds
文法句型
physi- + noun-forming suffix (-logy, -gnomy)
physi- + noun
用法筆記
This sense of physi- appears mainly in academic and scientific vocabulary. It is not used as a separate word but as the first part of longer terms.
常見錯誤
2. relating to treatment of the body through physical methods rather than drugs or
身體
指以物理方法治療身體
relating to treatment of the body through physical methods rather than drugs or surgery; used in the first part of words connected to body health and movement
After breaking her leg, Inês needed physiotherapy twice a week for three months.
Inês 摔斷腿後，每週需要做兩次物理治療，為期三個月。
physiotherapy — physical treatment after injury
The physiotherapist showed Owen a series of gentle exercises for his injured shoulder.
物理治療師教 Owen 一套溫和的運動來強化受傷的肩膀。
physiotherapist — a healthcare professional
Esteban credits physiotherapy with helping him walk again after a serious accident.
Esteban 認為物理治療幫助他在嚴重車禍後重新站起來走路。
Many professional athletes visit a physiotherapist regularly to prevent training injuries.
許多職業運動員定期諮詢物理治療師，以防訓練中受傷。
- physical
an adjective; physi- is the bound combining form that conveys the same idea within compound words
文法句型
physi- + therapy
physi- + noun (-therapist)
用法筆記
In British English physiotherapy and physiotherapist are the common terms; in American English the equivalent is often physical therapy and physical therapist. The combining form physi- is not a free-standing word.