doctor
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdɒk.tər/ us/ˈdɑːk.tɚ/
(MEDICINE)
A1 (written abbreviation Dr)医生，大夫
a person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt
The doctor prescribed some medication. 医生开了一些药。
You should see a doctor about that cough. 你咳嗽应该找医生看看。
[ as form of address ] Good morning, Doctor Smith/Doctor. 早上好，史密斯大夫／大夫。
the doctor's 诊所
the place where a doctor works
He went to the doctor's this morning for a check-up. 今天上午他去诊所体检。
I can't recall when I last went to the doctor's.
I bring books to keep my toddler entertained while we sit in the waiting area at the doctor's.
I was so sick that year. Constantly in and out of the doctor's.
Honestly, I think you should go to the doctor's.
- More examples
- When did you last visit the doctor?
- Typically, a doctor will see about 30 patients a day.
- The doctors have done some tests to try and find out what's wrong with her.
- She went to the doctor complaining of chest pains.
- If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
(EDUCATION)
(written abbreviation Dr)博士
a person who has the highest degree (= qualification) from a college or university
Idiom
just what the doctor orderedidiom 正是想要的东西；正是需要之物
exactly what is wanted or needed
Thanks, a strong cup of coffee in the morning is just what the doctor ordered. 噢，谢谢你，这杯咖啡来得正是时候。
doctor
verb [ T ] uk/ˈdɒk.tər/ us/ˈdɑːk.tɚ/
(CHANGE)
篡改，涂改
to change a document in order to deceive people
He was found to have provided the court with doctored evidence. 他被发现向法庭提供了篡改过的证据。
下毒，投毒
to secretly put a harmful or poisonous substance into food or drink
Bottles of lemonade doctored with rat poison were discovered in the kitchen. 厨房里发现了几瓶掺了老鼠药的柠檬汁。
(ANIMAL)
UK informal阉割（动物）
to remove the sexual organs of an animal in order to prevent it from producing young