patient
gb/pˈeɪʃənt/ us/pˈeɪʃənt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 500
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
A2
entity
1
Person under medical treatment
A person who gets care from a doctor or nurse.
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is a patient at [hospital/clinic]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patient' (noun) with 'patience' (noun for ability to wait calmly).
Synonymer
case (Used in medical contexts to refer to a person being treated, often focusing on the medical condition rather than the individual.)
Antonymer
doctor (Opposite role in the medical context; the healthcare provider rather than the receiver of care.)
Ordforbindelser
treat a patient
|admit a patient
|patient care
|patient records
|patient safety
Temaer
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Eksempler
- The doctor spoke gently to the patient before the surgery.
- Several patients are waiting in the clinic for their appointments.
- The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure.
- Patients must follow the hospital's visiting rules.
- She has been a patient here for over a year.
Læringseksempler
- The patient is in the hospital.
- I saw many patients in the waiting room.
- The doctor helps the patient feel better.
- A nurse gave the patient some medicine.
adjective
A2
property
2
Able to wait without losing temper
Able to wait or accept something without getting angry or upset.
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is patient with [someone/something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'patient' (adjective) with 'patience' (noun), or use 'patient' when they mean 'patience'.
Synonymer
tolerant (Emphasizes acceptance of others' behavior or opinions, not just waiting calmly.)
Antonymer
impatient (Describes someone who cannot wait calmly and becomes easily annoyed.)
Ordforbindelser
patient with children
|remain patient
|be patient
|patient attitude
Temaer
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- You need to be patient when teaching young kids.
- She remained patient despite the long delays.
- He is very patient with his elderly parents.
- Try to be patient while we fix the problem.
Læringseksempler
- She is patient with her little brother.
- Be patient. The bus will come soon.
- He is a very patient teacher.
- I try to be patient when I wait.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
patient
IPA
GB/pˈeɪʃənt/
US/pˈeɪʃənt/
Stavelser og tryk
pa - tient (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: patient
Noun
- Base: patient
- Plural: patients
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
be patient
1/bˈi pˈeɪʃənt/
fixed phrase
Stay calm and wait politely
To stay calm and not get angry while you wait or deal with problems.
Eksempler
- Please be patient; your turn will come soon.
- We must be patient while the repairs are finished.
be patient with
1/bˈi pˈeɪʃənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Stay calm toward someone/something difficult
To stay calm and not get angry at someone or something that causes delay or trouble.
Eksempler
- Try to be patient with the new student; he's still learning.
- She was very patient with the slow computer.
patient care
1/pˈeɪʃənt kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Medical attention given to patients
The help and treatment that doctors and nurses give to people who are sick or hurt.
Eksempler
- The hospital focuses on improving patient care.
- Good communication is an important part of patient care.