Word
optometrists
验光师
optometrists is the plural of optometrist.
a person trained to examine eyes and prescribe corrective glasses
- 1.
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.
受过训练、擅长检查眼睛缺陷并配镜或治疗的人。
- 2.
a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
擅长检测视力缺陷以开具矫正眼镜的人
受过训练、擅长检查眼睛缺陷并配镜或治疗的人。；擅长检测视力缺陷以开具矫正眼镜的人；配镜师；[医] 验光师
In use
I need to make an appointment with the optometrist because my eyesight has gotten worse.
The optometrist tested my eyes and said I need a new pair of glasses.
After the exam, the optometrist recommended that I try contact lenses for sports.
work as an optometrist
work as 后接职业名词，表示“担任某职业”。
She works as an optometrist in a local hospital.
她在一家本地医院从事验光师工作。
see an optometrist
see 在此意为“就诊、咨询”，不是“看见”。
You should see an optometrist if you have trouble reading.
如果你阅读有困难，应该去看验光师。
an optometrist who ...
optometrist 指人，定语从句用 who 引导。
Connections
Collocations
- see an optometrist
- 看验光师
- If you notice changes in your vision, see an optometrist.如果你注意到视力变化，就去看验光师。
- consult an optometrist
- 咨询验光师
- He decided to consult an optometrist about his blurred vision.他决定就视力模糊的问题咨询验光师。
- make an appointment with an optometrist
- 预约验光师
- She made an appointment with an optometrist for a routine eye exam.她预约了验光师，做常规眼科检查。
- have your eyes tested by an optometrist
- 请验光师检查视力
- You should have your eyes tested by an optometrist at least once a year.你应该至少每年请验光师检查一次视力。
- qualified optometrist
- 合格的验光师
- Make sure you are examined by a qualified optometrist.确保为你检查的是合格的验光师。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆技巧：把opto想成眼睛，把metrist想成测量，合起来就是“测量视力的人”，验光师。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：eye care clinics、optical stores 该词为标准职业称谓，语气中性，正式与非正式场合都适用。通常用于眼科检查、配镜或医疗相关对话中。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都不与 optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətrɪst/ 完全押韵。artist、optimist 都以 /ɪst/ 结尾，但重读元音不同；optometry、optician、optical、optimist、opt 开头都有 /ɑp/，拼写开头相近但发音与意义不同。注意别把 optometrist 写成或读成 optimist。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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