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modalities

/moʊˈdælətiz/ /məˈdælətiz/

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noun

模态, 形式，情态。

The fact of being modal.

Examples :

"The therapist discussed different treatment modalities, such as individual therapy and group sessions, to help manage my anxiety. "

治疗师讨论了不同的治疗形式，比如个人治疗和小组会谈，来帮助我控制焦虑。

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情态，模态

The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.

Examples :

"In logic class, we discussed the different modalities of statements, such as whether a statement is necessarily true, possibly true, or impossible. "

在逻辑课上，我们讨论了陈述的不同情态，例如一个陈述是必然为真，可能为真，还是不可能为真。

philosophy linguistics logic language communication

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语气，情态。

The inflection of a verb that shows how its action is conceived by the speaker; mood

Examples :

"The teacher explained how different verb modalities, such as "must" and "should," express varying degrees of obligation. "

老师解释了不同的动词语气，比如“必须”和“应该”，表达了不同程度的义务。

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方法，方式

A method of diagnosis or therapy.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended a combination of treatment modalities, including physical therapy and medication, to help relieve her back pain. "

医生建议采用多种治疗方法结合的方式，包括物理疗法和药物治疗，以帮助缓解她的背痛。

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noun

感觉，知觉。

Any of the senses (such as sight or taste)

Examples :

"The chef used all five modalities - sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound - to ensure the dish was perfect. "

这位厨师运用了所有五种感觉——视觉、嗅觉、味觉、触觉和听觉——来确保这道菜完美无瑕。

physiology sensation body medicine

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模式, 形式，形态

A particular way in which the information is to be encoded for presentation to humans, i.e. to the type of sign and to the status of reality ascribed to or claimed by a sign, text or genre.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit presented the story of the ancient civilization through different modalities, including written descriptions, interactive maps, and virtual reality experiences. "

博物馆展览通过不同的形式讲述了古代文明的故事，包括文字描述、互动地图和虚拟现实体验。

language media communication linguistics sign technology writing style

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教会体制，教会组织结构

The organization and structure of the church, as distinct from sodality or parachurch organizations.

Examples :

"The different Christian modalities, such as Presbyterian or Baptist, maintain distinct organizational structures and governing bodies. "

不同的基督教教会体制，例如长老会和浸信会，都保持着各自独特的组织结构和管理机构。

organization religion structure theology

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调式，模式。

The subject concerning certain diatonic scales known as musical modes.

Examples :

"The music theory class explored the different modalities, such as Dorian and Lydian, and how they affect the mood of a melody. "

音乐理论课探讨了不同的调式模式，比如多利亚调式和利底亚调式，以及它们如何影响旋律的情绪。

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方式，形态，情态。

The way in which infrastructure and knowledge of how to use it give rise to a meaningful pattern of interaction (a concept in Anthony Giddens' structuration theory).

Examples :

"The school offered different modalities for learning, including online classes, in-person lectures, and hybrid options, each creating a distinct pattern of interaction between students, teachers, and the course material. "

学校提供了不同的学习方式，包括在线课程、线下讲座和混合模式，每种方式都在学生、老师和课程材料之间创造了独特的互动模式。

theory communication technology structure society philosophy

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局限性，条件性

The quality of being limited by a condition.

Examples :

"Because of the school's budget cuts, extracurricular activities were offered with several unwelcome modalities, such as limited transportation and shortened meeting times. "

由于学校预算削减，课外活动在开展时带有一些令人不快的局限性，比如交通受限、会议时间缩短。

quality condition possibility