treats
/triːt/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈits] /triːt/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈits] /ˈtrēt How to pronounce treat (audio)/ (ame, mw)
treats — 動詞
- treatspresent simple I / you / we / they
- treatses3rd person singular
- treatsing-ing form
- treatsedpast simple
1. to show a certain attitude to a person, or to handle a matter in the way you cho
對待；處理
以特定方式對待人或處理事情
to show a certain attitude to a person, or to handle a matter in the way you choose.
Gabriel treats every new intern with patience during the first week.
Gabriel 在第一週對每位新實習生都很有耐心。
treat + with + noun (manner)
The school treats bullying reports as urgent cases that need action.
學校把霸凌通報當作需要立刻處理的緊急案件。
treat + as + noun phrase
Roya's older cousin still treats her like a child at family dinners.
Roya 的表哥在家庭聚餐時還是把她當小孩看待。
The shelter treats every injured bird gently before release.
收容所會在野鳥野放前溫柔照料每一隻受傷的鳥。
- 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 emphasized. Often paired with adverbs or with 'as' and 'like' to show judgment, comparison, or fairness.
常見錯誤
2. to give medical care or use medicine and other methods to help an illness, injur
治療
用醫療方法處理疾病或傷勢
to give medical care or use medicine and other methods to help an illness, injury, or patient get better.
Dr. Okafor treats Jin's swollen ankle with ice and a firm bandage.
Okafor 醫師用冰敷和固定繃帶治療 Jin 腫起來的腳踝。
treat + injury + with + method
The clinic treats about fifty children for asthma every month.
這家診所每個月都會治療大約五十名氣喘兒童。
treat + person + for + condition
The gel treats sunburn and bug bites without leaving greasy marks.
這種凝膠可治療曬傷和蚊蟲叮咬，而且不會留下油膩感。
The hospital treats Roya for migraines with both medicine and rest.
醫院用藥物和休息來治療 Roya 的偏頭痛。
- 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, the illness, or the injured body part. When the illness is named separately, 'treat someone for [condition]' is the usual pattern.
常見錯誤
3. to pay for something enjoyable for another person, or for yourself, as a kind or
請客；招待
替別人或自己付費享受某物
to pay for something enjoyable for another person, or for yourself, as a kind or celebratory act.
Mauricio treats his lab group to noodles after every big exam.
Mauricio 每次大考後都會請研究小組吃麵。
treat + someone + to + meal
Our aunt treats us to mango ice cream on the first hot day.
天氣一熱起來，姑媽就會請我們吃芒果冰淇淋。
Dahlia treats herself to fresh flowers after payday each month.
Dahlia 每次發薪後都會買鮮花犒賞自己。
Jisoo treats the whole class to bubble tea after the recital.
Jisoo 在演出後請全班喝珍珠奶茶。
- pay for
more transactional; lacks the generous or celebratory tone of 'treat'
- take someone out
phrasal verb; usually implies going somewhere 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' before the thing being paid for. Reflexive use ('treat yourself') is common when someone buys something special for their own enjoyment.
常見錯誤
4. to apply a substance or special process to wood, cloth, metal, or another surfac
防護處理
以物質或程序保護材料表面
to apply a substance or special process to wood, cloth, metal, or another surface so it is better protected or changed in a useful way.
The factory treats cotton with wax to keep rain jackets dry.
工廠會用蠟處理棉布，讓雨衣保持乾燥。
treat + material + with + substance
Vikram treats the garden wood with oil before the wet season.
Vikram 會在雨季前用油處理花園木材。
The workshop treats steel parts with zinc before they leave the plant.
工坊會在鋼製零件出廠前用鋅做防護處理。
The company treats the paper with a thin coat to stop grease from leaking through.
這家公司會在紙張表面加上一層薄膜，防止油脂滲漏。
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
Common in technical or instructional writing about materials. The object is usually a surface or product rather than a person, and the purpose is often stated with 'to' plus a result such as protection or resistance.
treats — 名詞
1. an enjoyable event or experience that feels special, often because it is a rewar
樂事；享受
特別愉快的活動或經驗
an enjoyable event or experience that feels special, often because it is a reward, a surprise, or a break from normal life.
Friday movie nights are little treats after a long school week.
星期五的電影夜，是漫長上學週之後的小享受。
little treats after + time period
For the twins, train rides into Taipei are rare treats.
對那對雙胞胎來說，搭火車進台北是難得的樂事。
Quiet mornings by the lake feel like treats during summer camp.
在夏令營期間，湖邊安靜的早晨像是一種享受。
Snowy days at home are special treats for the neighborhood children.
下雪天待在家裡，對附近的孩子來說是特別的樂事。
- chore
something unpleasant or tiring rather than enjoyable
文法句型
a treat
such a treat
a real treat
be a treat to + infinitive
用法筆記
This sense is about the enjoyable experience itself. It often appears with words like 'real', 'little', or 'special' to emphasize how pleasant the event feels.
2. a thing that someone buys or gives to make themselves or another person feel hap
小犒賞
買來讓自己或別人開心的小東西
a thing that someone buys or gives to make themselves or another person feel happy, especially as a small reward.
The silk scarves in that window are treats Dahlia buys after months of hard work.
那扇窗裡的絲巾，是 Dahlia 在工作辛苦幾個月後會買給自己的小犒賞。
treats + person buys for self-reward
Those bakery cakes are birthday treats for Gabriel and his sisters.
那些麵包店蛋糕，是 Gabriel 和姊妹們的生日小犒賞。
Fresh notebooks and colored pens are small treats Jin gets before each term.
新筆記本和彩色筆，是 Jin 每學期開始前給自己的小犒賞。
The earrings online look like treats Roya might buy with her bonus.
線上的那些耳環，看起來像 Roya 可能會用獎金買的小犒賞。
- indulgence
often suggests giving in to a desire, sometimes with a guilty feeling
- luxury
usually refers to something more expensive or high-status
- gift
more strongly suggests something given by another person
文法句型
[possessive] + treat
a little treat
a birthday treat
用法筆記
Sense 2 names a physical thing that someone buys or gives. Distinguish it from sense 1, which names the enjoyable experience rather than the item.
3. a sweet food that people eat for pleasure outside their regular meals, such as c
甜食；零食
正餐之外享用的甜味點心
a sweet food that people eat for pleasure outside their regular meals, such as cake, chocolate, or ice cream.
The picnic basket is full of chocolate treats and lemon cookies.
野餐籃裡裝滿了巧克力甜食和檸檬餅乾。
chocolate treats (sweet-food sense)
Apinya bakes coconut treats for the school fair every spring.
Apinya 每年春天都會為學校園遊會烤椰子甜點。
The twins hide their holiday treats on the top kitchen shelf.
那對雙胞胎把節日零食藏在廚房最上面的架子上。
These frozen yogurt treats melt fast in the afternoon sun.
這些冷凍優格小點心在午後陽光下融得很快。
- vegetable
informal contrast when talking about healthy food versus indulgent food
文法句型
sweet treat
a bag of treats
share treats
用法筆記
Usually refers to sweet foods for people and often appears in the plural. Distinguish it from sense 4, which is specifically for food given to pets.
4. a small snack made for an animal, usually given between meals as a reward or dur
寵物零食
給寵物當獎勵或訓練用的小食
a small snack made for an animal, usually given between meals as a reward or during training.
The jar by the door holds salmon treats for the neighbor's cat.
門邊那個罐子裡放著給鄰居家貓咪吃的鮭魚零食。
salmon treats for a pet
Training treats keep Lakan's puppy focused during short evening lessons.
訓練零食能讓 Lakan 的小狗在傍晚短課程中保持專心。
The vet says soft treats are easier for older dogs to chew.
獸醫說，較軟的寵物零食比較適合年紀大的狗咀嚼。
Christopher hides rabbit treats inside a cardboard tube for playtime.
Christopher 會把兔子零食藏進紙板筒裡，讓牠玩耍時慢慢找。
- snack
can be used for pets too, but is less specific to reward and training contexts
文法句型
dog treat
cat treat
give [pet] a treat
用法筆記
Used for food meant for animals, not people. Product names often specify the animal before 'treat', especially in pet stores and training advice.
常見錯誤
5. an occasion or set of things that one person pays for so other people can enjoy
請客
由某人付費招待別人的項目
an occasion or set of things that one person pays for so other people can enjoy them.
The drinks and fries are my treats after your long shift.
你今天輪完長班後，飲料和薯條都算我請客。
my treats (speaker pays)
Tonight's train tickets are our treats for the visiting cousins.
今晚帶來訪表親搭火車，票錢由我們請客。
After the meeting, Vikram said the coffee and cake were his treats.
會後，Vikram 說咖啡和蛋糕都算他請客。
Those museum passes are Jisoo's treats for the whole family.
那些博物館門票，是 Jisoo 出錢招待全家人的。
- on me
informal expression meaning the speaker will pay
文法句型
[someone's] treat
be [someone's] treat
it's my treat
用法筆記
Usually appears in fixed expressions such as 'my treat' or 'our treat' to show who will pay. Distinguish it from verb sense 3, which focuses on the act of paying rather than the arrangement itself.