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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary phys·i·cal
\\ˈfi-zi-kəl\\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Middle English phisicale medical, from Medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica DATE 1580 1. a. of or relating to natural science b. (1) of or relating to physics (2) characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics 2. a. having material existence : perceptible especially through the senses and subject to the laws of nature everything physical is measurable by weight, motion, and resistance — Thomas De Quincey b. of or relating to material things labor, in the physical world, is…employed in putting objects in motion — J. S. Mill 3. a. of or relating to the body physical abuse b. (1) concerned or preoccupied with the body and its needs : carnal physical appetites (2) sexual a physical love affair physical attraction c. characterized by especially rugged and forceful physical activity : rough a physical hockey game a physical player Synonyms: see material • phys·i·cal·ly \\-k(ə-)lē\\ adverb • phys·i·cal·ness \\-kəl-nəs\\ noun
noun DATE 1934 : physical examination English Etymology physical c.1450, "of or pertaining to material nature," from M.L. physicalis"of nature, natural," from L. physica "study of nature" (see physic). Meaning "of the body, corporeal" is attested from 1780. Meaning "characterized by bodily attributes or activities" is attested from 1970. Physical education first recorded 1838; abbreviated form phys ed is from 1955. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ physical phys·ic·al / 5fizikl / adjectiveTHE BODY 身体 1. [usually before noun] connected with a person's body rather than their mind 身体的；肉体的；躯体的: physical fitness 健康体魄 physical appearance 外貌 The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. 痛苦的经历损害了她的身心健康。 He tends to avoid all physical contact. 他倾向于避免一切身体接触。 REAL THINGS 实物 2. [only before noun] connected with things that actually exist or are present and can be seen, felt, etc. rather than things that only exist in a person's mind 客观存在的；现实的；物质的；有形的: the physical world / universe / environment 客观世界/宇宙/环境 the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper 铜的物理性质 NATURE / SCIENCE 自然；科学 3. [only before noun] according to the laws of nature 根据自然规律的；符合自然法则的: It is a physical impossibility to be in ten places at once. 同时身处两地在自然法则上是不可能的。 4. [only before noun] connected with the scientific study of forces such as heat, light, sound, etc. and how they affect objects 物理学的: physical laws 物理定律 SEX 性 5. involving sex 性欲的；肉欲的: physical love 性爱 They are having a physical relationship. 他们有着性关系。 PERSON 人 6. (informal) (of a person 人) liking to touch other people a lot 爱触摸他人的；爱动手动脚的: She's not very physical. 她不爱摩摩挲挲的。 VIOLENT 暴力 7. (informal) violent (used to avoid saying this in a direct way) 使用武力的；粗暴的: Are you going to cooperate or do we have to get physical? 你是合作呢,还是要我们动手？ noun (also 7physical exami'nation) a medical examination of a person's body, for example, to check that they are fit enough to do a particular job 体检；体格检查 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English physical adj. VERBS be The problem is purely physical, not mental. ADV. purely | almost The shock of the darkness was almost physical. Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged phys·i·cal I. \ˈfizə̇kəl, -zēk-\ adjective Etymology: Middle English phisycal, from Medieval Latin physicalis medicinal, physical, from Latin physica study of nature + -alis -al — more at physics 1. a. archaic : of or relating to medicine or the practice of medicine b. (1) obsolete : curing or alleviating ill health : beneficial to health (2) archaic : used in medicine c. obsolete : needing or having medical treatment : ill d. archaic : practicing medicine 2. a. : of or belonging to all created existences in nature : relating to or in accordance with the laws of nature b. : of or relating to natural or material things as opposed to things mental, moral, spiritual, or imaginary : material , natural < labor, in the physical world, is … employed in putting objects in motion — J.S.Mill > 3. a. : of, relating to, concerned with, or devoted to natural science b. : of or relating to physics : characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics : employed in the processes of physics < physical changes > < physical laws > < physical forces > 4. a. : of or relating to the body < physical strength > — often opposed to mental b. : concerned or preoccupied with the body and its needs : carnal , lusty < a purely physical person > Synonyms: see bodily , material II. noun (-s) : physical examination III. adjective : characterized by forceful physical contact or rough play < a physical hockey game > |
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