hospital
/ˈhɒspɪtl/ · /ˈhɑːspɪtl/
CEFR level A1Topic HealthWord #128 in the learning path
医院
Definitions
n. A place where ill or injured people receive medical treatment.
医院
Example
She works as a nurse at the local hospital.
她在当地医院当护士。
Building a new hospital in the region would improve access to specialist care for rural communities.
在该地区新建一家医院将有助于农村居民获得专科医疗服务。
Collocations
- be admitted to hospital
- be discharged from hospital
- a public hospital
- hospital staff
Word family
- hospitalisation (n.)
- hospitalise (v.)
Usage tip
住院：英式in hospital，美式in the hospital。
FAQ
- What does hospital mean?
- A place where ill or injured people receive medical treatment.
- How is hospital pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɒspɪtl/, US /ˈhɑːspɪtl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
