diagnosis
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ us/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ diagnoses /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.siːz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.siːz/
C2 诊断
a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it
"What was the diagnosis?" "Arthritis in both joints." “医生的诊断是什么？”“双肢关节炎。”
The doctor has made an initial diagnosis. 医生已经作出了初步诊断。
Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages. 这种病的早期诊断很难。
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- The tablets didn't help, and I suspected that the doctor had given me an incorrect diagnosis.
- When we get the results of your blood tests, I should be able to give you a clear diagnosis.
- He took one look at the wilted plant and gave me an immediate diagnosis: "It needs more water", he said.
- The engineer examined the washing machine for some time before giving me his diagnosis.
- When the computer still didn't work, we had to ring up Technical Support for their diagnosis.