"alienist" in Chinese (Simplified)
精神病学家 (旧称)
Definition
“alienist” 是用于指精神病学家的旧称,尤指在法律案件中评估个人精神状况的专家。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非常过时的用语,现今几乎不用,仅在历史或法律语境中出现。现代词汇为“精神科医生”或“精神病学家”。
Examples
The alienist spoke at the court to explain the patient's mental health.
这位**精神病学家(alienist)**在法庭上解释了病人的心理健康状况。
A famous novel features an alienist who helps solve crimes.
有本著名小说描写了一位**精神病学家(alienist)**协助侦破案件。
In the past, people often called psychiatrists alienists.
过去,人们常把精神科医生称为**精神病学家(alienist)**。
The old newspaper article mentioned an alienist testifying in court.
那篇旧报纸报道中提到了有**精神病学家(alienist)**在法庭作证。
You don't hear the word alienist much outside of history books anymore.
如今除了历史书上,很少听到**精神病学家(alienist)**这个词。
If you like period dramas, you might come across an alienist as a main character.
如果你喜欢历史剧,可能会看到**精神病学家(alienist)**作为主角。