释义 |
treataˈbility [f. treatable a.: see -bility.] The quality of being treatable; responsiveness to medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.
1957Rep. Committee on Homosexual Offences v. 32 in Parl. Papers 1956–57 (Cmnd. 247) XIV. 85 The question of treatability. 1959B. Wootton Social Sci. & Social Pathol. viii. 241 If treatability is taken as the test of responsibility, it follows that those who cannot or will not be treated must be regarded as liable to punishment. 1976Economist 21 Aug. 18 The importance of treatability as a criterion. 1982Daily Tel. 29 Oct. 18/6 The inclusion of ‘treatability’ among criteria for admission. |