treatment
Meaning: Medical care given to a patient; the way someone behaves towards another
'Treatment' refers to medical care ('cancer treatment'), the way someone is dealt with ('fair treatment'), or applying a substance or process to something ('water treatment'). 'Give someone the silent treatment' means deliberately ignoring them. The term is common in both medical and interpersonal contexts.
Examples
- The treatment for the infection involves a course of antibiotics. 治疗这种感染需要服用一疗程的抗生素。El tratamiento para la infección implica un curso de antibióticos.感染症の治療には抗生物質の服用が必要です。감염 치료에는 항생제 복용이 필요합니다.
- She was upset by the treatment she received from the staff. 她对员工的待遇感到不满。Estaba molesta por el trato que recibió del personal.彼女はスタッフからの扱いに不満でした。그녀는 직원들로부터 받은 대우에 불쾌해했습니다.
- The swimming pool requires regular chemical treatment. 游泳池需要定期进行化学处理。La piscina requiere tratamiento químico regular.プールには定期的な化学処理が必要です。수영장에는 정기적인 화학 처리가 필요합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'traitement', from 'traitier' (to treat), ultimately from Latin 'tractare' (to handle). The medical sense developed alongside the word 'treat' in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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