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A2 · Elementary Medicine

v. to give medical care to a person or an illness.

v. to provide medical or surgical care to a patient or to address a specific pathological condition.

日本語:治療する※

“The doctor used a new cream to treat the boy's skin allergy.”

“Medical professionals are exploring innovative ways to treat chronic inflammation without relying solely on traditional steroid therapies.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to buy or provide something special for someone else.

v. to provide someone with food, drink, or entertainment at one's own expense as a gesture of hospitality or celebration.

日本語:ご馳走する※

“I will treat you to lunch since it is your birthday today.”

“To celebrate the successful merger, the CEO decided to treat the entire department to a weekend retreat at a luxury resort.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical

v. to use a chemical or a special process on something to change it.

v. to subject a substance or object to a chemical or physical process to improve its properties or achieve a specific result.

“The wood was treated with a special oil to protect it from the rain.”

“The raw sewage must be treated extensively before it can be safely discharged back into the local river system.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic

v. to write or speak about a subject in a serious way.

v. to deal with or discourse upon a subject in writing or speech. Often used with 'of' in older or very formal contexts.

“The book treats the history of the city in great detail.”

“The final chapter of the thesis treats the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in modern surveillance states.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. something special that you do or buy for yourself or someone else.

n. an event, item, or entertainment that provides great pleasure, especially one that is infrequent or unexpected.

“Going to the cinema was a real treat for the children.”

“After a grueling week of exams, a quiet afternoon at the spa felt like an absolute treat.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small piece of food that tastes very good, often given to pets or children.

n. a small portion of food, often sweet or savory, given as a reward or consumed as an indulgence.

“The dog sat patiently waiting for his owner to give him a treat.”

“The bakery specializes in artisanal treats that use organic honey instead of refined sugar.”