| 单词 | patient |
| 释义 | patient —patient /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ adjective ► B1 having patience: » Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!» Be patient with her - she's very young.→ OPPOSITE IMPATIENT(Cf. ↑impatient)Thesaurus+: ↑Patient and uncomplainingpatiently /-li/ adverb► B2» There was a queue of people waiting patiently for the bus to arrive.Thesaurus+: ↑Patient and uncomplainingWord Builder:–Nouns: patience, impatience, patient–Adjectives: patient, impatient–Adverbs: patiently, impatiently • • • Extra Examples:» He's very patient with small children.» I could never be a teacher, I'm just not patient enough.» If you could just be patient for a few more minutes, someone will be with you shortly.» Be patient - it's your turn next!» I'm sure we'll hear something soon, you'll just have to be patient.noun [C] ► B1 a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary: » I'm a patient of Dr Stephens, please could I make an appointment to see her?Thesaurus+: ↑People who receive medical treatmentWord Builder:–Nouns: patience, impatience, patient–Adjectives: patient, impatient–Adverbs: patiently, impatiently• • • Extra Examples:» The patient had surgery on his heart.» A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.» There has been no significant change in the patient's condition.» He has helped patients suffering from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.» This practice is responsible for about five thousand patients in this part of Leeds. |
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