sur·ger·y /ˈsɜːdʒərɪ/ n. 1. 外科;外科学;手术 clinical surgery 临床外科 do minor surgery on sb.'s mouth 给某人的口部施行小手术 save a tree by skilful surgery 通过精心修剪妙手救活病树 2. 〈喻〉手术 The system faces the need for radical surgery. 体制需要动大手术。 3. 手术室;(医院的)外科医生实验室 4. 〈英〉诊所;牙医诊所;门诊(时间) Between six and eight Dr. Bradley took his evening surgery as usual. 同平时一样,6时至8时布拉德利大夫看夜门诊。 5. 〈口〉(议员或律师等的)接待时间;接待处 6. 【数】换球术 [< OFr surgerie < L chirurgia < Gr kheirurgia < kheir head + ergon work]