X-ray
/ˈeks.reɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeks.reɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈeks reɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeks reɪ/ (ame, ipa)
X-ray — 名詞
1. a form of invisible, high-energy radiation that passes through most solid object
X射線
能穿透物體、用於醫學影像的電磁輻射
a form of invisible, high-energy radiation that passes through most solid objects, enabling doctors to see bones and internal organs on a special film or screen
After her fall, Yuki received a low dose of X-rays to check her spine.
Yuki 跌倒後，接受了一小劑量的X射線來檢查脊椎。
collocation: dose of X-rays
Dentists use a small dose of X-rays to find cavities that are hidden between teeth.
牙醫會使用小劑量的X射線，來找出藏在牙齒間的蛀牙。
The lead apron blocks most of the X-rays during a chest scan to protect the patient.
鉛圍裙能在胸腔掃描時阻擋大部分X射線，以保護病人。
A CT scanner sends X-rays from multiple angles around the body to build a detailed picture.
電腦斷層掃描儀會從多個角度向身體發射X射線，以建立詳細的影像。
- X-radiation
a more technical and formal term for the same form of energy
- roentgen rays
an older, historical term rarely used outside specialist contexts
文法句型
X-rays (plural form referring to the radiation)
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'X-rays' when referring to the radiation as beams or waves, even though the concept is uncountable.
常見錯誤
2. a picture created by X-rays showing the inside of a person's body, especially bo
X光照片
用X射線拍攝的身體內部影像
a picture created by X-rays showing the inside of a person's body, especially bones and organs
The doctor held up Amara's X-ray and pointed to a small crack in her wrist bone.
醫生拿起 Amara 的X光照片，指向她手腕骨上的一道細小裂痕。
Priya looked at her dental X-ray and saw that her wisdom teeth were growing sideways.
Priya 看著她的牙科X光照片，發現智慧齒正在橫向生長。
typical modifier: dental X-ray / chest X-ray / wrist X-ray
The X-ray showed a clear white line where Diego's collarbone had broken and healed.
X光照片顯示出一條清晰的白色線條，那裡正是 Diego 鎖骨斷裂後癒合的位置。
Lin's X-ray confirmed that the knee injury was just a deep bruise and not a fracture.
Lin 的X光照片證實膝蓋只是嚴重挫傷，並沒有骨折。
- radiograph
the formal medical term for the same type of image
- X-ray image
a slightly longer but very common alternative
文法句型
X-ray + of + body part
用法筆記
Frequently paired with a modifier or 'of'-phrase specifying which body area was photographed (e.g. 'a chest X-ray', 'an X-ray of the foot').
常見錯誤
3. a medical procedure in which X-ray images of a specific body part are taken and
X光檢查
用X射線檢查身體部位的醫療程序
a medical procedure in which X-ray images of a specific body part are taken and examined, usually to diagnose an injury or illness
Leila went for an X-ray on her ankle after twisting it during a football match.
Leila 在足球比賽中扭傷腳踝後，去照了X光檢查。
collocation: go for an X-ray / have an X-ray
The nurse told Chen that the X-ray would take only five minutes and would not hurt.
護理師告訴 Chen，X光檢查只需五分鐘，而且不會痛。
After the X-ray, the technician checked the images before letting the patient leave.
X光檢查結束後，技術人員先確認影像，再讓病人離開。
Patients having a chest X-ray are asked to hold their breath for a few seconds.
接受胸腔X光檢查的病人需要憋氣幾秒鐘。
- X-ray examination
the full form that makes the procedural meaning clear
- radiography
the technical name for the imaging process
文法句型
have + an X-ray
go for + an X-ray
用法筆記
Common in the collocations 'go for an X-ray' and 'have an X-ray', which describe the patient's experience of the procedure. This sense contrasts with sense 2 (the image itself).
常見錯誤
X-ray — 動詞
- X-raypresent simple I / you / we / they
- X-rayshe / she / it
- X-rayedpast simple
- X-raying-ing form
1. to create a picture of what is inside a person or object by passing X-ray radiat
照X光
用X射線拍攝內部影像
to create a picture of what is inside a person or object by passing X-ray radiation through it, often for medical diagnosis or security screening
The doctor decided to X-ray Oliver's shoulder because the swelling had not gone down.
醫生決定幫 Oliver 的肩膀照X光，因為腫脹一直沒有消退。
Zanele's leg was X-rayed twice to make sure the metal plate was still in position.
Zanele 的腿照了兩次X光，以確保金屬片仍保持在正確位置。
All carry-on bags at the security checkpoint are X-rayed before passengers board the plane.
所有手提行李在安檢點都會經過X光檢查，才能登機。
The veterinarian X-rayed the injured cat to check whether any ribs were broken.
獸醫幫那隻受傷的貓照了X光，以檢查肋骨是否有斷裂。
- scan
broader in meaning — can include CT, MRI, or ultrasound, not just X-rays
- radiograph
the formal medical verb, but much less common in everyday speech
文法句型
X-ray + body part / object
be X-rayed (passive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice, especially in medical and security contexts ('the patient was X-rayed', 'all luggage is X-rayed'). The active voice takes a direct object — the body part or item being examined.