early 15c., "a drawing or pulling" (originally the pulling of a dislocated limb to reposition it), from Medieval Latin tractionem (nominative tractio) "a drawing" (mid-13c.), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin trahere "to pull, draw" (see tract (n.1)). Sense of "rolling friction of a vehicle" first appears 1825. In modern medical care, "a sustained pull to a part of the body to hold fractured bones in position," 1885.
例文
1. I s there an alternative to traction for a broken leg?
足の骨折には牽引治療の代わりに何か方法がありますか。
2.He spent six weeks in traction after he broke his leg.
足を骨折した後、6週間の牽引治療を受けた。
3.We may continue the traction up to three weeks,until the fracture is healed.
骨折が治るまで3週間牽引を続けることができます。
4.Isabelle 's legs were in traction for about two and a half weeks.
イザベルの足は2週間半牽引治療を受けた。/
5.For traction to be effective,countertraction and friction are necessary.