treat
/triːt/ (bre, ipa) · /triːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrēt/ (ame, mw)
treat — 動詞
- treatpresent simple I / you / we / they
- treatshe / she / it
- treatedpast simple
- treating-ing form
1. to act towards someone or handle something depending on your attitude toward the
對待；處理
以特定方式對待人或事物
to act towards someone or handle something depending on your attitude toward them — for instance, being respectful to a coworker, dismissing news as trivial, or dealing with a situation urgently.
Iker treats all his teammates with respect and kindness even after tough losses.
Iker 即使在輸球後，也始終以尊重和友善對待所有隊友。
treat + with + noun (manner)
The police treated the missing child case as their top priority.
警方把兒童失蹤案當作最高優先處理的案件。
treat + as + noun phrase
Amani's parents still treat her like a child even though she is twenty-two.
Amani 的父母即使她已經二十二歲了，還是把她當小孩看待。
Walid treated the stray cat with unexpected gentleness, offering it food from his hand.
Walid 出乎意料地輕柔對待那隻流浪貓，用手餵牠食物。
- mistreat
the opposite — to treat someone badly or cruelly
文法句型
treat + noun/pronoun + adverb/prepositional phrase
treat + noun/pronoun + like/as + noun/adjective
passive: be + treated + adverb
用法筆記
Common in passive voice when the manner of treatment is emphasised ('The matter was treated very seriously'). Often paired with adverbs describing the quality of the interaction, or with prepositions 'like', 'as', or 'with'.
常見錯誤
2. to try to make a sick or injured person well again using medicine, physical ther
治療
用藥物或方法醫治疾病或傷口
to try to make a sick or injured person well again using medicine, physical therapy, surgery, or other health-related methods — for instance, a doctor setting a broken leg or a cream soothing a skin rash.
Dr. Lin treated Hannah's broken wrist with a cast and regular check-ups.
林醫師用石膏和定期回診來治療 Hannah 的手腕骨折。
treat + injury + with + method
The clinic treats over two hundred patients every single day.
這間診所每天治療超過兩百位病人。
treat + patient (person as direct object)
This ointment is used to treat minor cuts, insect bites, and skin rashes.
這種藥膏用來治療輕微割傷、蟲咬和皮膚疹。
Sana is being treated for anxiety with both therapy and medication.
Sana 正在接受焦慮症的治療，同時使用心理療法和藥物。
- neglect
to fail to give medical care to someone who needs it
文法句型
treat + person + for + condition
treat + condition + with + method/substance
passive: be treated for [condition]
用法筆記
The direct object can be the person receiving care ('treat a patient'), the illness ('treat cancer'), or the body part ('treat a wound'). When specifying the illness, use 'treat someone for [condition]'.
常見錯誤
3. to cover the cost of something nice for another person, often as a generous act
請客；招待
為他人付費享受某事物
to cover the cost of something nice for another person, often as a generous act or to mark a special event — for instance, paying for a friend's dinner or getting yourself a spa day as a reward.
Omar offered to treat his coworkers to lunch after they finished the big project.
Omar 主動請同事吃午餐，慶祝他們完成那個大案子。
treat + someone + to + meal
Let me treat you to a cup of coffee at the new cafe downstairs.
讓我請你到樓下新開的咖啡館喝杯咖啡。
Antonia treated herself to a spa day after passing her final exams.
Antonia 通過期末考後，犒賞自己去做了個 Spa。
Pim treated the whole team to pizza when he got his bonus.
Pim 拿到獎金後請整個團隊吃了披薩。
- pay for
more transactional; lacks the generous, celebratory tone of 'treat'
- take someone out
phrasal verb; implies going to a restaurant or event together
文法句型
treat + someone + to + something
treat + yourself + to + something
treat + [group] + to + [food/event]
用法筆記
Always followed by 'to' when specifying what is paid for ('treat someone to lunch'). Never use a direct object without 'to' ('treat someone lunch' is incorrect). Can be used reflexively ('treat yourself') to mean doing something special for yourself.
常見錯誤
4. to apply a protective coating or chemical process to surfaces like timber, fabri
塗抹；加工
用化學物質或程序處理材料表面以保護或改變
to apply a protective coating or chemical process to surfaces like timber, fabric, and metal to guard them against damage — for instance, sealing fence posts with preservative or making fabric waterproof.
The wooden fence was treated with a special oil to protect it from the rain.
木頭圍籬用特殊油料塗抹過，以防止雨水侵蝕。
passive: be treated + with + substance + purpose clause
Liang treated the metal surface with an anti-rust coating before painting it.
Liang 在金屬表面塗上一層防鏽塗料，然後才上漆。
treat + surface + with + substance
This fabric has been treated to make it waterproof and stain-resistant.
這種布料經過特殊處理，具有防水和防汙的功能。
The timber deck needs to be treated every two years to prevent rotting.
木頭露臺每兩年就需要做一次防腐處理，以防止腐爛。
文法句型
treat + material + with + substance
be treated to + verb (infinitive of purpose)
passive: is treated + adverb/purpose clause
用法筆記
Almost always found in passive voice in technical or instructional writing. The agent is often a chemical substance rather than a person. For the general sense of 'process', this term appears in manufacturing, construction, and chemistry contexts.
treat — 名詞
- treatsingular
- treatsplural
1. an event or activity that brings you unusual happiness, often offered to mark an
享受；樂事
愉快且特別的經驗或活動
an event or activity that brings you unusual happiness, often offered to mark an achievement or a festive moment — for instance, a surprise visit to the zoo or a calm evening away from home.
The weekend trip to the beach was a real treat for the whole family.
週末的海灘之旅對全家人來說真是一大享受。
a real treat (common intensifier pattern)
For Iris, a long hot bath after a busy week is a simple but wonderful treat.
對 Iris 來說，忙碌一週後泡個熱水澡就是一種簡單又美好的享受。
It was such a treat to see Amani perform on stage for the very first time.
能夠看到 Amani 第一次上台表演，真是一件令人開心的事。
The children squealed with joy at the surprise treat of visiting the aquarium.
孩子們聽到要參觀水族館這個驚喜活動時，高興得尖叫起來。
- chore
a task that is unpleasant or boring
文法句型
a treat
such a treat
a real treat
be a treat to + infinitive
用法筆記
Often used with intensifiers like 'real', 'such a', or 'special' to emphasise how enjoyable the experience is. The pattern 'a treat to + verb' ('It was a treat to meet her') is common in both spoken and written English.
2. an item you buy to make yourself or another person feel happier — for instance,
犒賞
讓自己或他人開心而購買的東西
an item you buy to make yourself or another person feel happier — for instance, a dress bought for a birthday or a chocolate bar as a small reward after a tiring week.
Hannah bought herself a new dress as a birthday treat.
Hannah 買了一件新洋裝當作自己的生日犒賞。
as a [occasion] treat
These handmade soaps are an expensive treat that Talia allows herself only once a year.
這些手工皂是 Talia 一年只准自己買一次的昂貴犒賞。
Jason's dad surprised him with a brand new bicycle as a birthday treat.
Jason 的爸爸送他一輛全新的腳踏車當作生日犒賞。
Felipe bought a dark chocolate bar at the corner shop as a Friday treat.
Felipe 在轉角商店買了一塊黑巧克力，當作自己的週五犒賞。
- indulgence
implies giving in to a desire, often with a hint of guilt
- luxury
more expensive or high-status; not necessarily personal
- gift
something given to another person; not used for self-purchase
文法句型
[possessive] + treat
a little treat
a birthday treat
用法筆記
Commonly paired with possessive pronouns ('my treat', 'a little treat for myself'). Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 is about an experience or event, while sense 2 is about a physical item purchased for enjoyment.
3. an item of food enjoyed outside of main meals, typically something sweet such as
甜食；零食
正餐之外額外享用的甜味食品
an item of food enjoyed outside of main meals, typically something sweet such as candy, cake, chocolate, or ice cream — for instance, a child hoping for dessert after supper.
The children are only allowed one sweet treat after dinner on school nights.
上學日的晚餐後，孩子們只能吃一份甜食。
sweet treat (common modifier pattern)
Élise tries not to eat too many sugary treats between meals during the week.
Élise 盡量不讓自己在平日正餐之間吃太多含糖零食。
Pim brought a box of homemade treats to share at the office party.
Pim 帶了一盒自製點心到公司聚會上和大家分享。
Antonia's favourite treat is vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce.
Antonia 最喜歡的點心是香草冰淇淋淋上熱巧克力醬。
- vegetable
informal opposite in the context of food rewards vs daily nutrition
文法句型
sweet treat
a bag of treats
share treats
用法筆記
Often modified by 'sweet' to distinguish from other types of treats (purchases, experiences, pet snacks). In British English, 'treat' can also refer to savoury snacks, but 'sweet treat' is universally understood.
4. a bite-sized snack made especially for animals, offered to them between main mea
寵物零食
給寵物額外享用的食物獎勵
a bite-sized snack made especially for animals, offered to them between main meals as a prize for good conduct or while teaching them new skills.
The dog gets a small treat every time he follows a command correctly.
那隻狗每次正確聽從指令時，就會得到一個小零嘴。
get + a treat + conditional clause (training context)
These bacon-flavoured treats are specially made for cats and small dogs.
這些培根口味的零嘴是專為貓和小型犬製作的。
Omar hides the treat inside a puzzle toy so his dog has to work for it.
Omar 把零食藏在益智玩具裡，讓他的狗必須動腦筋才能吃到。
A vet told Liang that grain-free treats are better for his puppy's digestion.
獸醫告訴 Liang，無穀零食對他小狗的消化系統比較好。
- snack
also used for pets, but less specific to the training/reward context
文法句型
dog treat
cat treat
give [pet] a treat
用法筆記
Almost always used for non-human animals. The specific type of pet is often named before 'treat' ('dog treat', 'cat treat', 'rabbit treat'). In pet stores, 'training treats' are a common product category.
常見錯誤
5. an occasion when one person pays for something enjoyable for another person — fo
請客
由某人付費請客的場合
an occasion when one person pays for something enjoyable for another person — for example, saying 'Dinner is my treat' to express that you will cover the cost.
Dinner at that new restaurant was Arjun's treat to celebrate his promotion.
在那家新餐廳的晚餐是 Arjun 請客來慶祝他升遷。
[possessive] + treat (fixed expression of payment)
Nikhil told Putri that the movie tickets at the Grand Cinema would be his treat.
Nikhil 跟 Putri 說，Grand Cinema 的電影票由他請客。
Since I forgot my wallet, Talia said the taxi ride was her treat.
因為我忘了帶錢包，Talia 說計程車費由她請客。
Lunch at the new sushi place was Amani's treat for her sister's birthday.
那家新壽司店的午餐是 Amani 請她妹妹的生日餐。
- on me
informal expression meaning 'I will pay' ('Drinks are on me')
文法句型
[someone's] treat
be [someone's] treat
it's my treat
用法筆記
The phrase '[someone's] treat' is a fixed expression meaning that person will pay. This contrasts with verb sense 3 ('to treat someone to something'), which focuses on the action rather than the arrangement.