patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1514 in the learning path
病人；患者
Definitions
n. Someone receiving medical care.
病人；患者
adj. Able to wait or handle difficulties without becoming annoyed.
有耐心的；能忍耐的
Example
The nurse brought the patient a glass of water.
护士给病人端来了一杯水。
Allowing patients to discuss treatment options can improve trust and lead to better health outcomes.
让患者讨论治疗方案可以增进信任，并改善健康结果。
Collocations
- treat a patient
- patient care
- be patient with
Word family
- patience (n.)
- patiently (adv.)
- impatient (adj.)
- impatience (n.)
Usage tip
作名词是“患者”；作形容词常接with。
FAQ
- What does patient mean?
- Someone receiving medical care. Able to wait or handle difficulties without becoming annoyed.
- How is patient pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪʃənt/, US /ˈpeɪʃənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
