treat
Meaning: To behave towards someone in a certain way; to give medical care; a special pleasure
'Treat' has multiple meanings: to behave towards someone ('treat her kindly'), to give medical care ('treat a patient'), to pay for someone's food or entertainment ('I'll treat you to lunch'), or to apply a process to something ('treat the wood'). As a noun, a 'treat' is something enjoyable, especially unexpected.
Examples
- You should treat others as you would like to be treated. 你应该像希望别人对待你那样对待他人。Deberías tratar a los demás como te gustaría que te trataran a ti.自分がされたいように他人を扱うべきです。자신이 대접받고 싶은 대로 다른 사람을 대해야 합니다.
- The doctor treated her for a broken ankle. 医生治疗了她的脚踝骨折。El médico la trató por un tobillo roto.医師は彼女の足首の骨折を治療しました。의사가 그녀의 발목 골절을 치료했습니다.
- Let me treat you to dinner for your birthday. 让我请你吃生日晚餐。Déjame invitarte a cenar por tu cumpleaños.お誕生日に夕食をごちそうさせてください。생일 축하로 제가 저녁을 대접하겠습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'traitier' meaning 'to handle, deal with', from Latin 'tractare' (to drag, handle). Originally meant to negotiate or discuss; the senses of medical care and providing enjoyment developed later.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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