veterinarian
gb/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/ us/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
B1
Inglese
~ 7500
állatorvos
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
állatorvos
A2
Schema d'uso:
to take [an animal] to a veterinarian
Our dog was limping, so we made an appointment with a veterinarian.
A kutyánk sántított, ezért időpontot kértünk egy állatorvoshoz.
The veterinarian recommended a special diet to help control the cat’s diabetes.
Az állatorvos speciális étrendet javasolt a macska cukorbetegségének kordában tartására.
After graduating from veterinary school, she became a large-animal veterinarian in a rural area.
The zoo’s head veterinarian oversees the health of hundreds of animals.
If your rabbit stops eating, you should call a veterinarian right away.
Esempi per chi studia
I took my sick cat to the veterinarian.
Elvittem a beteg macskámat az állatorvoshoz.
The veterinarian gave my dog some medicine.
Az állatorvos gyógyszert adott a kutyámnak.
My sister wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.
You should see a veterinarian if your pet looks weak.
The veterinarian said our puppy is healthy.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "veterinarian" with "veteran" (a person who has served in the military) or "vegetarian" (a person who does not eat meat) because the words look similar. Another common mistake is to think that "vet" always means a doctor for animals; in some contexts, especially as a verb, "to vet" can mean to check something carefully, which is different from "veterinarian" as a noun.
Significato
doctor for animals
Collocazioni
see a veterinarian
|consult a veterinarian
|licensed veterinarian
|practicing veterinarian
|emergency veterinarian
|small-animal veterinarian
Sinonimi
vet (More informal and much more common in everyday speech, especially in British and American English.)
|
veterinary surgeon (Mainly British English; slightly more technical and formal, emphasizes surgical training.)
|
animal doctor (Informal and descriptive; often used to explain the word to children or learners.)
Contrari
layperson (A person without professional or specialized medical training; contrasts with the veterinarian’s professional expertise.)
Temi
animals
|healthcare
|science
|health
Definizione
A doctor who takes care of sick or injured animals.
A medical professional who is trained and licensed to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals.
Grammatica
Forma base
veterinarian
IPA
GB/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
US/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
Sillabe e accento
veter - in - ari - an (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ari)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: veterinarian
- Plural: veterinarians
Famiglia di parole
Forms
veterinarians
noun
Core family
veterinary
adjective B2
vet
noun B1
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