alternative [ɔlˋtɝnətɪv] 形 - 替代的，二選一的
adj., allowing a choice; other
To lower the cost of health insurance, my employer chose an alternative method of insuring us.
為了降低健康保險的成本，我老闆幫我們保了替代方案。
I'd like to discuss alternative treatments before I agree to anything.
I'd like to discuss alternative treatments before I agree to anything.
在確認之前我想討論看看有沒有別種治療方式。
aspect [ˋæspɛkt] 名 - 觀點，外表
n., a feature element; an appearance
The right to choose their own doctor is an important aspect of health coverage for many people.
很多人認為，健康保險理賠時能夠選擇自己要的醫生是很重要的一點。
The aspect of HMOs that people most dislike is the lack of personal service.
The aspect of HMOs that people most dislike is the lack of personal service.
大家最不喜歡健保組織的一點是缺乏個人化的服務。
concern [kənˋsɝn] 名 - 不安，擔心，影響
n., anxiety; worry
n., anxiety; worry
Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor.
每當我擔心自己的健康時，我就會打給醫生。
The rising cost of health care is of great concern to many people.
The rising cost of health care is of great concern to many people.
醫療成本越來越高這件事讓很多人很擔心。
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- 動 - concern
(It concerns me that we haven't bee able to finda suitable health insurance plan.) - 名 - concern
(A good doctor will pay attention to any and all concerns the patient empresses about his or her health.) - 形 - concerned
(I am concerned about the limited benefits this insurance plan offers.)
emphasize [ˋɛmfə͵saɪz] 動 - 強調，加強
v., to stress
v., to stress
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet.
護士強調飲食均衡的重要。
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships.
新的保險方案著重於健康俱樂部會員中的健康者，會退款給他們。(?)
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- 動 - emphasize
(The plan representative emphasized the need for a second medical opinion.) - 名 - emphasis
(The emphasis of the health plan is on staying well.) - 形 - emphatic
(Hassan made an emphatic appeal to the medical insurance director.)
incur [ɪnˋkɝ] 動 - 招致，帶來
v., to become subject to
v., to become subject to
I incurred substantial expenses that my health plan does not cover.
保險沒給付的部分費用，我必須自己付。
Dominic incurs the cost of a co-payment at each doctor's visit.
Dominic incurs the cost of a co-payment at each doctor's visit.
personnel [͵pɝsnˋɛl] 名 - 員工（全體）
n., a group of employees or workers
n., a group of employees or workers
The office manager insisted that she needed more personnel to finish the project on time.
業務經理監持她需要更多的人力才能及時完成專案。
The employee went to see the director of personnel about taking an extended leave of absence.
The employee went to see the director of personnel about taking an extended leave of absence.
員工想找人事主管討論請長假的事。
policy [ˋpɑləsɪ] 名 - 政策
n., a set of rules and regulations
n., a set of rules and regulations
Company policy did not provide for overtime pay.
公司沒有加班費。
The company's insurance policy did not cover cosmetic surgery.
The company's insurance policy did not cover cosmetic surgery.
公司保的保險沒有給付整形手術。
portion [ˋporʃən] 名 - （一）部分
n., a section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole
n., a section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole
A portion of my benefits is my health care coverage.
對我而言，其中一個好處是保險有給付。
I am keeping a record of the portion of my income I spend on health care.
I am keeping a record of the portion of my income I spend on health care.
我持續記錄自己花在健康保險的錢佔整體收入的多少比例。
regardless [rɪˋgɑrdlɪs] 副 - 儘管
adv., in spite of
adv., in spite of
Regardless of the cost, we all need health insurance.
雖然要付保費，但我們每個人都需要健康保險。
I keep going to the same doctor, regardless of the fact that she does not take my pain seriously.
I keep going to the same doctor, regardless of the fact that she does not take my pain seriously.
雖然那個醫生沒有很在乎我的疼痛，但我還是持續去找那個醫生看病。(這樣好嗎？)
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- 動 - regard
(We regard this health insurance plan as one of the best options available.) - 形 - regardful
(The company was not regardful of the needs of most of the employees when it chose this health insurance plan.) - 副 - regardless
(I took the job regardless of the poor health benefits the company offers.)
reimburse [͵riɪmˋbɝs] 動 - 償還
v., pay back money spent for a specific purpose
v., pay back money spent for a specific purpose
The insurance company may not reimburse you for the entire cost of your medical care.
保險公司不會給付就醫的所有費用。
The insurance company reimbursed Donald for the cost of his trip to the emergency room.
The insurance company reimbursed Donald for the cost of his trip to the emergency room.
保險公司給付Donald掛急診的費用。
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- 動 - reimburse
(The insurance company should reimburse you within one month.) - 名 - reimbursement
(Paula was disappointed with the small reimbursement she received from her insurance company.) - 形 - reimbursable
(Before you pay for an expensive treatment, you should check with your insurance company to find out if it is reimbursable.)
suit [sut] 動 - 適合，滿足
v., to be appropriate; to satisfy
This insurance plan does't suit our family as it doesn't cover well-baby care.
這份保險沒有涵蓋嬰幼兒，所以對我的家庭來說不適合。
I have finally found a health plan that suits my needs.
I have finally found a health plan that suits my needs.
我終於找到適合我的保險了。
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- 動 - suit
(I'm dropping my health plan because it does not suit my needs.) - 形 - suitable
(Not everykind of health insurance is suitable for every family.) - 副 - suitably
(The errors on my insurance statement were caught and suitably fixed.)
treatment [ˋtritmənt] 名 - 治療，療程
n., care provided for a medical condition
Karl's health greatly improved under his new doctor's treatment.
新醫生的治療下，Karl的健康明顯地進步。
The treatment that the doctor recommended was expensive and not really effective.
The treatment that the doctor recommended was expensive and not really effective.
醫師所推薦的療程很貴又沒用。
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- 動 - treat
(The best way to treat a cold is to stay in bed for a few days.) - 名 - treatment
(Sam does not like to take drugs and prefers to use natural treatments.) - 形 - treatable
(The doctor told Marya that her condition was treatable with diet and exercise.)
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