A1 noun 中性

prosthetic

/prɒsˈθetɪk/

A prosthetic is an artificial body part used to replace a part that is missing from the body. It is designed to help a person move or perform tasks more easily after an injury or surgery.

例句

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1

He uses a prosthetic leg to walk to the park every morning.

He uses a prosthetic leg to walk to the park every morning.

2

The patient was fitted with a high-quality prosthetic after the operation.

The patient was fitted with a high-quality prosthetic after the operation.

3

Check out his new prosthetic; it looks like something from a movie!

Check out his new prosthetic; it looks like something from a movie!

词族

名词
prosthetic
副词
prosthetically
形容词
prosthetic
相关
prosthetics
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Pro-' (for/in place of) and 'Step'. A prosthetic leg is a 'Pro-Step' that helps you walk again.

快速测验

The athlete was able to run again after getting a ________ leg.

正确!

正确答案是: prosthetic

例句

1

He uses a prosthetic leg to walk to the park every morning.

everyday

He uses a prosthetic leg to walk to the park every morning.

2

The patient was fitted with a high-quality prosthetic after the operation.

formal

The patient was fitted with a high-quality prosthetic after the operation.

3

Check out his new prosthetic; it looks like something from a movie!

informal

Check out his new prosthetic; it looks like something from a movie!

4

Advanced prosthetic devices significantly improve the mobility of amputees.

academic

Advanced prosthetic devices significantly improve the mobility of amputees.

5

The company is a leading manufacturer of prosthetic components.

business

The company is a leading manufacturer of prosthetic components.

词族

名词
prosthetic
副词
prosthetically
形容词
prosthetic
相关
prosthetics

常见搭配

prosthetic leg an artificial leg used for walking
prosthetic arm an artificial arm used for reaching
prosthetic device a general term for any artificial body part
fitted with a prosthetic the process of getting an artificial limb attached
prosthetic technology the science of making artificial parts

常用短语

prosthetic heart valve

an artificial part used in the heart

prosthetic makeup

special effects makeup used in movies

fitted for a prosthetic

measured to receive an artificial part

容易混淆的词

prosthetic vs prosthesis

Prosthesis is the formal medical noun for the device, while prosthetic is often an adjective but commonly used as a noun in casual English.

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使用说明

Use 'prosthetic' when talking about the physical device that replaces a limb. In medical settings, 'prosthesis' is the more common noun, but in daily life, people often say 'a prosthetic'.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes spell it 'prothetic' or confuse it with 'aesthetic' which relates to beauty.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Pro-' (for/in place of) and 'Step'. A prosthetic leg is a 'Pro-Step' that helps you walk again.

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词源

Derived from the Greek word 'prosthetikos', meaning 'added' or 'put on'.

语法模式

Countable noun (e.g., a prosthetic, two prosthetics) Often used as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., prosthetic limb)
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文化背景

Prosthetic technology has become a symbol of human resilience, especially highlighted in global events like the Paralympic Games.

快速测验

The athlete was able to run again after getting a ________ leg.

正确!

正确答案是: prosthetic

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