사람이나 동물을 특정한 방식으로 대하거나 다루다.
behave toward or deal with someone or something in a specified way
예문:
"She treats her dog like a member of the family."
"The manager treats all employees fairly."
부상이나 질병을 낫게 하기 위해 의학적 처치를 하다.
give medical care or attention to a person, illness, or injury
예문:
"The nurse treated the patient for shock."
"This clinic treats various skin conditions."
특정한 성질을 갖게 하려고 화학 물질 등을 가하다.
apply a process or a substance to something to protect it or give it specific properties
예문:
"The fabric is treated with a water-repellent coating."
"The metal was treated to prevent rust."
다른 사람에게 음식이나 즐거움을 비용을 지불하여 제공하다.
provide someone with food, drink, or entertainment at one's own expense
예문:
"I'll treat you to a movie tonight."
"He treated himself to an expensive watch."
특정한 주제에 대하여 논의하거나 다루다.
present or discuss a subject in a book, speech, or film
예문:
"His latest essay treats the theme of isolation."
"The documentary treats the history of jazz."
무엇을 특정한 성격의 것으로 여기거나 간주하다.
regard or consider something as being of a specified nature
예문:
"The police are treating the incident as an accident."
"You should treat this information as confidential."
상대방과 조건에 대해 협상하거나 교섭하다.
negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
예문:
"The rebels were willing to treat for a ceasefire."
"The king refused to treat with the invaders."
일상적이지 않은 특별한 즐거움이나 선물.
an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure
예문:
"Going to the beach was a real treat for the kids."
"The chocolate cake was a delicious treat."
남에게 대접하는 일 또는 그 비용을 부담하는 것.
an instance of paying for someone else's entertainment or food
예문:
"Let's go out for dinner; it's my treat."
"We had a special treat for her graduation."