"alienist" in Chinese (Traditional)
精神病學家(舊稱)
Definition
“alienist” 是用於稱呼精神病學家的舊詞,特指在法律案件中評估個人精神狀況的專家。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
此詞極為過時,現今幾乎只出現在歷史或法律語境。現代用詞為“精神科醫生”或“精神病學家”。
Examples
The alienist spoke at the court to explain the patient's mental health.
這位**精神病學家(alienist)**在法庭上解釋了患者的心理健康情況。
A famous novel features an alienist who helps solve crimes.
有本著名小說描寫了一位**精神病學家(alienist)**協助偵破案件。
In the past, people often called psychiatrists alienists.
過去,人們常把精神科醫生稱為**精神病學家(alienist)**。
The old newspaper article mentioned an alienist testifying in court.
那篇舊報紙報導中提到有**精神病學家(alienist)**在法庭作證。
You don't hear the word alienist much outside of history books anymore.
如今除了歷史書上,很少聽到**精神病學家(alienist)**這個詞。
If you like period dramas, you might come across an alienist as a main character.
如果你喜歡歷史劇,可能會看到**精神病學家(alienist)**擔任主角。