patient
gb/pˈeɪʃənt/ us/pˈeɪʃənt/
A2
Английский
~ 500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Person under medical treatment
A person who gets care from a doctor or nurse.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is a patient at [hospital/clinic]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patient' (noun) with 'patience' (noun for ability to wait calmly).
Синонимы
case (Used in medical contexts to refer to a person being treated, often focusing on the medical condition rather than the individual.)
Антонимы
doctor (Opposite role in the medical context; the healthcare provider rather than the receiver of care.)
Коллокации
treat a patient
|admit a patient
|patient care
|patient records
|patient safety
Темы
health
|medicine
|daily life
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is patient with [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'patient' (adjective) with 'patience' (noun), or use 'patient' when they mean 'patience'.
Синонимы
tolerant (Emphasizes acceptance of others' behavior or opinions, not just waiting calmly.)
Антонимы
impatient (Describes someone who cannot wait calmly and becomes easily annoyed.)
Коллокации
patient with children
|remain patient
|be patient
|patient attitude
Темы
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
patient
IPA
GB/pˈeɪʃənt/
US/pˈeɪʃənt/
Слоги и ударение
pa - tient (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: patient
Noun
- Base: patient
- Plural: patients
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The hospital focuses on improving patient care.
- Good communication is an important part of patient care.