Dictionary entry
physical structure
/ˈfizikəl ˈstrʌktʃə/
noun
身体结构
the structure of the body
In use
Regular swimming helps maintain a healthy physical structure as you get older.
The doctor studied the patient's physical structure before recommending the exercise plan.
Some exercises are designed to strengthen your physical structure and prevent back pain.
the physical structure of sth
The physical structure of the human body is remarkable.
人体的物理结构非常奇妙。
sth's physical structure
The plant's physical structure allows it to withstand strong winds.
这种植物的物理结构使其能够抵御强风。
physical structure + verb
The physical structure determines the function of the organ.
物理结构决定了器官的功能。
Common mistakes
She has a good physical structure.She has a good physique.
“Physical structure” 指物体或生物体的构造，不用于形容人的体型。表示“体型”应使用 “physique”。
Physical structure of human body is complex.The physical structure of the human body is complex.
英语中，当 “physical structure” 后接介词短语表示特指时，需要加定冠词 “the”。同时，“human body” 作为泛指也需加 “the”。
Connections
Confusing words
- body structure
- 身体结构 · physical structure 更强调物理层面的构造，body structure 更通用，但物理结构可能被误解为非生物结构。
- anatomy
- 解剖结构；解剖学 · physical structure 特指身体的实际构造，anatomy 既可指结构又可指研究该结构的学科，更学术化。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.