"phrenologist" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 颅相学家
• 骨相学家

Definition

颅相学家是指研究或声称通过观察头骨的形状和隆起来判断一个人性格和心智能力的人，这基于一种过时的科学——颅相学。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“颅相学家”一词主要用于历史或批判性语境，因为颅相学已被否定为科学。不要与“心理学家”混淆，两者完全不同。

Examples

The phrenologist examined the client's head carefully.

**颅相学家**仔细检查了客户的头部。

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

**颅相学家**认为你的头骨形状能说明很多关于你自己的事情。

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

在19世纪，**颅相学家**被视为专家。

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

过去人们会去找**颅相学家**了解自己的性格。

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

如今，大多数科学家认为**颅相学家**的方法并不可靠。

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

现在称某人为**颅相学家**通常是在开玩笑，说他们相信伪科学。