therapeutic
gb/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk/ us/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk/
B2
อังกฤษ
~ 6800
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to medical treatment
used to treat sickness or mental health problems
รูปแบบการใช้:
a therapeutic [drug/treatment/procedure/service]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use *therapeutic* as a noun in this sense, saying things like *I went to a therapeutic* instead of *I went to therapy* or *I received therapeutic treatment*. Remember: *therapeutic* here is an adjective, usually before a noun (therapeutic treatment, therapeutic drug).
คำพ้องความหมาย
medicinal (Emphasizes that something has the qualities or function of medicine, often used especially for drugs or herbs.)
คำตรงข้าม
harmful (Describes something that damages health instead of treating or improving it.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
therapeutic drug
|therapeutic treatment
|therapeutic procedure
|therapeutic use
|therapeutic services
|therapeutic purposes
หัวข้อ
health
|medicine
|science
ตัวอย่าง
- She started a therapeutic exercise program designed to rebuild strength in her injured knee.
- The company is developing a new therapeutic drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
- Patients receive therapeutic radiation to shrink the tumor before surgery.
- The clinic offers a range of therapeutic services, including physical and occupational therapy.
- Doctors must carefully monitor blood levels to keep the medicine within a safe therapeutic range.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The hospital gave him a therapeutic treatment after the accident.
- This cream has a therapeutic effect on dry skin.
- She needs therapeutic care to help her back heal.
- They are testing a new therapeutic drug for cancer.
- The nurse explained why this exercise is therapeutic for his leg.
adjective
C1
property
2
emotionally or mentally healing
making you feel better or more relaxed in your mind or body
รูปแบบการใช้:
[activity] is therapeutic for [someone]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes think *therapeutic* can only be used for official medical treatment. In modern English it is very common to say things like *I find swimming really therapeutic* for everyday activities that simply make you feel calmer or happier.
คำพ้องความหมาย
healing (Often used about emotional recovery or comfort, not just medical treatment.)
คำตรงข้าม
stressful (Describes situations or activities that increase tension and anxiety instead of reducing them.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
find something therapeutic
|deeply therapeutic
|highly therapeutic
|emotionally therapeutic
|therapeutic activity
|therapeutic to [someone]
หัวข้อ
emotions
|health
|daily life
ตัวอย่าง
- She finds gardening deeply therapeutic after a long week at work.
- Talking about his feelings was surprisingly therapeutic for him.
- For many people, painting or drawing is a therapeutic way to process difficult experiences.
- He described running by the ocean at sunrise as almost therapeutic.
- Spending time in nature can be very therapeutic when you feel overwhelmed.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Listening to music is therapeutic for me.
- She thinks yoga is very therapeutic.
- It was therapeutic for him to write about his problems.
- Taking a long walk alone can be therapeutic.
- Cleaning the house slowly was strangely therapeutic for her.
คำนาม
technical
C2
entity
3
a drug or treatment for disease
a drug or medical treatment used to help a disease or health problem
รูปแบบการใช้:
a therapeutic for [a disease/condition]
คำพ้องความหมาย
treatment (More general and common; *therapeutic* in this noun sense is typically used in medical and scientific writing.)
คำตรงข้าม
toxin (A toxin harms the body, while a therapeutic is meant to help or heal it.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
a new therapeutic
|an effective therapeutic
|a promising therapeutic
|novel therapeutics
|therapeutic for cancer
|therapeutic for Alzheimer’s disease
หัวข้อ
medicine
|science
|health
ตัวอย่าง
- The researchers hope the new therapeutic will slow the progression of the disease.
- This antibody-based therapeutic targets specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
- Several promising therapeutics are now entering clinical trials for rare genetic disorders.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The company is working on a new therapeutic for diabetes.
- This therapeutic may help patients live longer.
- Scientists tested the therapeutic in animals first.
- The doctor said there is no approved therapeutic for this virus yet.
- They are searching for better therapeutics for this illness.
ไวยากรณ์
รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
therapeutic
IPA
GB/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk/
US/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
thera - peut - ic (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: therapeutic
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Related words
วลีและสำนวน
find something therapeutic
1/fˈaɪnd sˈʌmθɪŋ θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk/
fixed phrase
experience an activity as healing
to feel that an activity helps you relax or feel better emotionally
ตัวอย่าง
- I find cooking really therapeutic after a stressful day.
- Many people find it therapeutic to keep a journal of their thoughts.
therapeutic alliance
8/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk əlˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
technical
working partnership in therapy
the cooperation and shared goals between a therapist and a client that help therapy work well
ตัวอย่าง
- Research shows that a strong therapeutic alliance predicts better outcomes in psychotherapy.
- They spent the first few sessions building a therapeutic alliance before tackling difficult topics.
therapeutic benefit
4/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk bˈɛnəfɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
health benefit from treatment
the health or emotional improvement that comes from a treatment or helpful activity
ตัวอย่าง
- Patients reported significant therapeutic benefit from the group sessions.
- The risk of side effects may be greater than the potential therapeutic benefit.
therapeutic community
12/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
residential group used as treatment
a place where people with mental health or addiction problems live together and support each other as part of treatment
ตัวอย่าง
- He spent a year living in a therapeutic community for people recovering from addiction.
- The therapeutic community model encourages residents to take responsibility for each other.
therapeutic dose
3/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk dˈoʊs/
fixed phrase
technical
effective and safe drug amount
the right amount of medicine that helps the patient without being too strong or dangerous
ตัวอย่าง
- It can be difficult to find a therapeutic dose for some antidepressants.
- The child’s weight was used to calculate the correct therapeutic dose.
therapeutic effect
2/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
technical
helpful result of treatment
the good change in the body or mind that a drug or treatment is supposed to cause
ตัวอย่าง
- The therapeutic effect of the medication may take several weeks to appear.
- Low doses did not produce any clear therapeutic effect in the study.
therapeutic intervention
7/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk ˌɪntɚvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
clinical action to treat a patient
a specific action or method that doctors, nurses, or therapists use to try to help a patient get better
ตัวอย่าง
- Early therapeutic intervention can improve long-term outcomes for children with developmental delays.
- The team discussed possible therapeutic interventions before creating a care plan.
therapeutic massage
5/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk məsˈɑʒ/
fixed phrase
massage for healing or pain relief
a type of massage that is done to help with pain, injury, or stress, not just for pleasure
ตัวอย่าง
- He booked a therapeutic massage to ease his lower back pain.
- Many athletes use therapeutic massage as part of their recovery routine.
therapeutic relationship
6/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
technical
professional bond between therapist and client
the special, trusting relationship between a therapist and a client that helps the client change or heal
ตัวอย่าง
- Trust is essential for building a strong therapeutic relationship.
- The therapist worked hard to repair the therapeutic relationship after the misunderstanding.
therapeutic setting
10/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
environment where therapy happens
the place and environment where treatment or therapy is given, such as a clinic, hospital, or counseling room
ตัวอย่าง
- Creating a safe therapeutic setting is crucial when working with trauma survivors.
- The group moved from a hospital ward to a more relaxed therapeutic setting.
therapeutic use
11/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk jˈus/
fixed phrase
technical
use for medical treatment
using a drug, plant, or method as a treatment for a health problem
ตัวอย่าง
- The drug is approved for therapeutic use in adults only.
- These herbs have a long history of therapeutic use in traditional medicine.
therapeutic window
9/θˌɛɹəpjˈutɪk wˈɪndoʊ/
fixed phrase
technical
safe and effective dose range
the range of drug amounts where the medicine helps the patient but does not cause serious harm
ตัวอย่าง
- This medication has a narrow therapeutic window, so blood levels must be monitored closely.
- Because of its small therapeutic window, dosing errors can be dangerous.