释义 |
in·tern I. adjective or in·terne \(ˈ)in.|tərn, ən.ˈt-, -tə̄n, -təin\ Etymology: Middle French interne, from Latin internus — more at internal archaic : internal II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: French interner, from interne, adjective 1. a. : to confine within prescribed limits especially during a war < the plane was landed safely and the crew was interned — T.W.Lawson > b. : to impound especially during a war < duty of a neutral to intern belligerent ships and planes > 2. : to confine to or as if to a hospital < meddling fools who propose to intern the dear lady — Norman Douglas > III. \ˈin.ˌt-\ noun (-s) : a person interned : internee IV. noun or interne \“\ (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: French interne, from interne, adjective 1. a. : an advanced student or recent graduate in a professional field (as teaching) who is getting practical experience under the supervision of an experienced worker b. : one who after completion of an undergraduate medical curriculum serves in residence at a hospital — compare internist, resident 2. : one trained in a profession allied to medicine (as nursing or dentistry) who undergoes a period of practical clinical experience prior to practicing his profession V. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to act as an intern |