treatment
/ˈtriːtmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtriːtmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrēt-mənt/ (ame, mw)
treatment — 名詞
- treatmentsingular
- treatmentsplural
1. how you act towards another person, or how you handle a particular situation
對待
對人或事的態度與行為
how you act towards another person, or how you handle a particular situation
Ari's treatment of his younger brother showed a lot of patience and kindness.
Ari 對待弟弟的方式展現了許多耐心與關懷。
treatment of [person] — behaviour towards another person
The company's unfair treatment of its workers led to a public protest.
該公司對待員工的不公平方式引發了公開抗議。
collocation: unfair treatment of
Nkechi complained about the rude treatment she received at the hotel front desk.
Nkechi 抱怨她在飯店櫃檯受到的粗魯對待。
All students deserve equal treatment regardless of their background.
所有學生都應獲得平等對待，不論其背景為何。
The hostages reported good treatment during their time in captivity.
這些人質表示在被囚禁期間受到了良好的對待。
- neglect
failure to give proper attention or care to someone
- mistreatment
cruel or unfair behaviour towards someone
文法句型
treatment of [person/group/situation]
用法筆記
Standard preposition is 'of' — treatment of someone or something. The object is typically a person, a group, or an abstract situation.
常見錯誤
2. the manner in which a subject, idea, or artistic work is presented or examined
論述；探討
對主題或作品的分析與呈現
the manner in which a subject, idea, or artistic work is presented or examined
The professor's treatment of the topic was thorough and easy to follow.
教授對該主題的論述十分詳盡且容易理解。
treatment of [topic] — way a subject is examined
Yara's article offers a fresh treatment of a well-known historical event.
Yara 的文章對一個著名的歷史事件提出了嶄新的論述。
This documentary gives a sympathetic treatment of a difficult social issue.
這部紀錄片對一個棘手的社會議題給予了富有同理心的探討。
The artist's treatment of light and shadow in this painting is masterful.
這位畫家在這幅作品中對光與影的處理手法堪稱精湛。
Critics praised the novel's treatment of love and loss during wartime.
評論家讚揚這部小說對戰爭時期愛與失落的探討。
- analysis
more systematic and detailed, often breaking a topic into parts
- examination
suggests careful inspection and evaluation
- coverage
emphasises scope and completeness of what is included
文法句型
treatment of [subject/topic/theme]
用法筆記
Frequent in academic writing and criticism. Often followed by 'of' and a noun phrase identifying the subject matter.
常見錯誤
3. medical attention given to someone who is sick or hurt, using medicines, therapy
治療
為恢復健康採取的醫療措施
medical attention given to someone who is sick or hurt, using medicines, therapy, or surgery to help them get better
Min started a new treatment for her asthma that includes daily medication.
Min 開始了一項新的氣喘治療方案，包括每天服藥。
treatment for [condition] — medical therapy for an illness
The patient responded well to the treatment and was soon able to walk again.
病人對治療反應良好，不久後就能夠再次走路。
Doctors are testing an experimental treatment for a rare form of cancer.
醫生正在測試一種針對罕見癌症的實驗性治療方法。
Rafael completed his treatment for the infection and felt much better within a week.
Rafael 完成了感染療程，不到一週就感覺好多了。
After months of physical treatment, Élise could finally move her shoulder without pain.
經過幾個月的物理治療，Élise 終於可以毫無疼痛地活動肩膀了。
- therapy
often implies a longer-term or non-surgical approach such as physiotherapy or talk therapy
- care
broader term covering both medical and non-medical support like nursing or feeding
- medication
refers specifically to drugs taken, not to other forms of medical intervention
文法句型
treatment for [condition]
treatment of [condition]
undergo treatment
receive treatment
用法筆記
The countable/uncountable distinction carries meaning: uncountable refers to the general concept of medical care ('He is still under treatment'), while countable refers to a specific type of therapy ('a new treatment for diabetes').
常見錯誤
4. applying a chemical or physical process to a material or surface to preserve, cl
處理
用化學或物理方式加工物品
applying a chemical or physical process to a material or surface to preserve, clean, or improve its quality
The wood undergoes a special chemical treatment to protect it from insects.
這批木材經過特殊的化學處理以防止蟲害。
chemical treatment — applying chemicals to a material
This factory uses a water treatment system to clean waste before releasing it.
這家工廠使用水處理系統在排放前淨化廢水。
collocation: water treatment system
Faisal applied a rust-treatment coating to the metal gate before painting it.
Faisal 在油漆前為金屬大門塗上了一層防鏽處理塗料。
The sewage treatment plant processes millions of litres of water every day.
這座污水處理廠每天處理數百萬公升的水。
- processing
broader term covering any series of operations to change a material
- preparation
suggests getting a material ready for use rather than preserving or cleaning it
文法句型
treatment of [material]
chemical treatment
heat treatment
用法筆記
Typically uncountable. Common in environmental, manufacturing, and materials-science contexts. The material being processed follows 'of' — treatment of water, treatment of wood.