physical

adj

1. having substance or material existence
perceptible to the senses

e.g. a physical manifestation
surrounded by tangible objects

2. concerned with material things

e.g. physical properties
the physical characteristics of the earth
the physical size of a computer

3. impelled by physical force especially against resistance

e.g. forcible entry
a real cop would get physical
strong-arm tactics

Synonym: forciblestrong-arm

4. characterized by energetic bodily activity

e.g. a very physical dance performance

5. according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)

e.g. a reflex response to physical stimuli

6. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

e.g. physical exercise
physical suffering
was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance

7. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy
especially physics

e.g. physical sciences
physical laws

1. 身体的；肉体的；躯体的
Physical qualities, actions, or things are connected with a person's body, rather than with their mind.

e.g. ...the physical and mental problems caused by the illness...
这种病引起的生理和心理的问题
e.g. Physical activity promotes good health...
体育活动促进身体健康。

2. 物质的；有形的；实物的
Physical things are real things that can be touched and seen, rather than ideas or spoken words.

physical的近义词

e.g. Physical and ideological barriers had come down in Eastern Europe.
物质和意识形态上的障碍在东欧已不复存在。
e.g. ...physical evidence to support the story.
支持这种说法的实证

3. 外部的；外观的；有形的
Physical means relating to the structure, size, or shape of something that can be touched and seen.

e.g. ...the physical characteristics of the terrain.
这种地形的外在特征
e.g. ...the physical properties (weight, volume, hardness, etc.) of a substance.
物质的外部特性（重量、体积、硬度等）

4. 物理学的
Physical means connected with physics or the laws of physics.

e.g. ...the physical laws of combustion and thermodynamics.
燃烧和热力学物理定律

5. 喜欢动手动脚的；有大量身体接触（或碰撞）的
Someone who is physical touches people a lot, either in an affectionate way or in a rough way.

e.g. We decided that in the game we would be physical and aggressive.
我们决定在比赛中积极拼抢，大胆进攻。

6. 肉体的；性的
Physical is used in expressions such as physical love and physical relationships to refer to sexual relationships between people.

e.g. the book celebrated the sublime joys of physical love...
本书赞美了性爱带来的无比美妙的愉悦。
e.g. It had been years since they had shared any meaningful form of physical relationship.
他们已多年没有真正意义上的性生活了。

7. 体格检查；身体检查
A physical is a medical examination, done in order to see if someone is fit and well enough to do a particular job or to join the army.

e.g. Bob failed his physical...
鲍勃体检不合格。
e.g. Routine physicals are done by a nurse.
由一名护士做常规体检。

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