topical
US /ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/
形容詞
1.
時事性的, 熱門的
dealing with current subject matter; relevant to current events
範例:
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The comedian's jokes were very topical, referencing recent news.
這位喜劇演員的笑話非常時事性，提到了最近的新聞。
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The documentary explored several topical issues facing society today.
這部紀錄片探討了當今社會面臨的幾個時事性問題。
2.
局部的, 外用的
applied to the surface of a part of the body
範例:
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The doctor prescribed a topical cream for the rash.
醫生開了一種治療皮疹的局部用藥膏。
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This medication is for topical use only; do not ingest.
本藥物僅供局部使用；請勿吞食。