optometrist
UK/ɒp'tɒmitrist/US
TOEFLC2
释义
n.
A professional who examines eyes, tests vision, and prescribes corrective lenses
验光师,配镜师
词根拆分
词根派生opt-(眼/视力)+ metr(测量)+ -ist(…的人)= "测量视力的人"。验光师字面就是测量你的眼睛看得多清楚,并开镜片来矫正。区别于 ophthalmologist(眼科医生)。
词根 opt 还连着 8 个词常用搭配
- 1.visit an optometrist去看验光师
- 2.see an optometrist找验光师
- 3.optometrist appointment验光师预约
例句
- 1.
The optometrist said I need glasses for reading.
验光师说我看书需要配眼镜。
- 2.
Book an appointment with an optometrist for an eye test.
预约一位验光师做视力检查。
易混词辨析
optometrist 和 ophthalmologist — 验光师测视力、配眼镜或隐形眼镜。ophthalmologist 是眼科医生,还能诊断眼病、做手术。常规验光 → optometrist;眼病或手术 → ophthalmologist。