scalpel
含义: A small, extremely sharp knife with a thin blade, used by surgeons and anatomists for making precise incisions during operations and dissections.
The scalpel is the archetypal surgical instrument and carries strong associations with precision, expertise, and clinical detachment. In figurative use, it frequently contrasts with blunter instruments — politicians speak of applying a 'scalpel rather than an axe' to public spending, meaning targeted cuts rather than sweeping reductions. The phrase 'surgical precision' or 'scalpel-like' has become a standard metaphor in journalism and political commentary for any highly targeted intervention.
例句
- The surgeon made a careful incision with the scalpel along the line marked on the patient's skin. 外科医生沿着患者皮肤上标记的线条小心地用手术刀做了切口。El cirujano realizó una cuidadosa incisión con el bisturí siguiendo la línea marcada en la piel del paciente.外科医は患者の皮膚に記された線に沿って、メスで慎重に切開を行った。외과의사는 환자의 피부에 표시된 선을 따라 메스로 신중하게 절개를 했다.
- The chancellor promised to take a scalpel rather than a machete to departmental budgets in the forthcoming review. 财政大臣承诺在即将到来的审查中将用手术刀而非砍刀来削减各部门预算。El ministro de Economía prometió emplear el bisturí en lugar del machete en los presupuestos departamentales durante la próxima revisión.財務大臣は次回の見直しにおいて各省庁の予算に対しナタではなくメスを当てると約束した。재무장관은 다음 예산 검토에서 각 부처 예산에 큰 칼이 아닌 메스를 대겠다고 약속했다.
- Laser scalpels have begun to replace traditional blades in certain ophthalmic and dermatological procedures. 激光手术刀已开始在某些眼科和皮肤科手术中取代传统刀片。Los bisturíes láser han empezado a sustituir a las hojas tradicionales en determinados procedimientos oftalmológicos y dermatológicos.レーザーメスは、一部の眼科および皮膚科の処置で従来の刃に取って代わり始めている。레이저 메스가 일부 안과 및 피부과 시술에서 기존의 칼날을 대체하기 시작했다.
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用法指南
语境: medical, journalism
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin scalpellum, diminutive of scalprum (a cutting tool), from scalpere (to cut, carve). Entered English in the 18th century, displacing the earlier term 'lancet' for general surgical cutting.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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