infirmary
/ɪnˈfɜːməri/ · /ɪnˈfɝːməri/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6212 in the learning path
医务室；医院
Definitions
n. A hospital or room providing medical care within an institution.
医务室；医院
Example
The school nurse treated my ankle in the infirmary.
校医在医务室处理了我脚踝的伤。
A well-equipped school infirmary allows minor injuries to be treated promptly without disrupting students' education.
设备完善的学校医务室能及时处理轻伤，避免耽误学生的学习。
Collocations
- school infirmary
- infirmary bed
Word family
- infirm (adj.)
- infirmity (n.)
Usage tip
常指机构内的医务室；英国部分医院也用此名。
FAQ
- What does infirmary mean?
- A hospital or room providing medical care within an institution.
- How is infirmary pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfɜːməri/, US /ɪnˈfɝːməri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
