clinical
Significado: Relating to medical treatment and observation of patients; or coldly detached and unemotional
Clinical primarily relates to medical settings involving direct patient care, such as 'clinical trials' or 'clinical practice.' It can also describe something coldly efficient or lacking in warmth, as in 'a clinical approach' or 'clinical precision.' In sports, a 'clinical finish' means a highly efficient and accurate shot on goal.
Ejemplos
- The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials. 该药物目前正在进行临床试验。El medicamento está actualmente en ensayos clínicos.その薬は現在臨床試験中です。그 약은 현재 임상 시험 중입니다.
- The striker was clinical in front of goal, scoring three times. 那位前锋在球门前非常冷静,打入三球。El delantero fue clínico frente al gol, anotando tres veces.そのストライカーはゴール前で冷静で、3得点を挙げました。그 스트라이커는 골 앞에서 냉정하게 3골을 넣었습니다.
- The room was rather clinical and unwelcoming. 房间相当冷冰冰的,不太温馨。La habitación era bastante clínica y poco acogedora.その部屋はかなり無機質で、居心地が良くありませんでした。그 방은 다소 삭막하고 편안하지 않았습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Greek 'klinikos' meaning 'of or pertaining to a bed', from 'kline' (bed, couch), from 'klinein' (to lean, recline). Originally referred to teaching medicine at the patient's bedside. Related to 'incline' and 'recline'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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