psychologist 心理學家 — 中文意思、英文定義、例句

1.名詞B2

釋義

心理學家

研究人類心智、情緒與行為的專業人士

A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and actions — who may work as a researcher or help people with emotional and mental difficulties through therapy.

例句

Imani decided to see a psychologist after weeks of feeling anxious about her job.

Imani 決定去看心理學家，因為她連續好幾週因工作感到焦慮。

see a psychologist about [problem]

The school hired a psychologist to help students deal with exam stress and social pressures.

學校聘請了一位心理學家，幫助學生應對考試壓力和人際關係困擾。

institution + hire + psychologist + infinitive of purpose

同義詞

therapist
broader term that includes psychologists, social workers, and counsellors
counsellor
usually a shorter period of training; often focuses on specific life issues such as grief or career change
psychotherapist
specialist in talk therapy; may or may not have a psychology degree
psychoanalyst
a psychologist or therapist trained in Freudian or Jungian deep-analysis methods

文法句型

see a psychologist about [problem]

work as a psychologist

refer someone to a psychologist

用法筆記

Do not confuse with 'psychiatrist'. A psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication in most countries. In contrast, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe drugs and often treats more severe mental illness.

常見錯誤

❌I went to a psychologist for my broken leg.

✅I went to a psychologist for my anxiety.

💡Psychologists help with emotional and mental issues, not physical injuries.

❌The psychologist prescribed me sleeping tablets.

✅The psychologist helped me learn ways to sleep better through therapy.

💡Only psychiatrists (medical doctors) can prescribe medication in most places.

psychologist

psychologist — 名詞

1. A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤