"phrenologist" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 顱相學家
• 骨相學家

Definition

顱相學家是指研究或聲稱通過觀察頭骨的形狀和隆起來判斷一個人性格和心智能力的人，這基於一種過時的科學——顱相學。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「顱相學家」一詞現多用於歷史或批判語境，因為顱相學已被認為是偽科學。不要將其與「心理學家」混淆，意義完全不同。

Examples

The phrenologist examined the client's head carefully.

**顱相學家**仔細檢查了客戶的頭部。

A phrenologist believes the shape of your skull says a lot about you.

**顱相學家**認為你的頭骨形狀能說明很多關於你的事情。

In the 19th century, a phrenologist was considered an expert.

在19世紀，**顱相學家**被視為專家。

People used to visit a phrenologist to learn about their personality.

過去人們會去找**顱相學家**瞭解自己的個性。

Nowadays, most scientists agree that a phrenologist's methods don't work.

現今，大多數科學家認為**顱相學家**的方法並不可靠。

Calling someone a phrenologist nowadays is often a joke about believing in fake science.

現在稱某人為**顱相學家**通常是在開玩笑，意味著他相信偽科學。