patient
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/ˈpeɪʃnt/
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/ˈpeɪʃnt/
A person getting medical care, especially in a hospital.
The patient waited calmly for the doctor to arrive.
病人平静地等待医生的到来。
A person who sees a specific doctor or dentist for treatment.
The patient visited the dentist for a regular check-up.
病人去看牙医做定期检查。
The person or thing that receives the action of the verb.
In the sentence 'The patient received medicine', the patient is the one getting the action.
在句子'病人收到了药物'中,病人是接受动作的一方。
Able to wait calmly without getting upset.
The patient parent calmly helped the child learn to tie their shoes.
耐心的父母平静地帮助孩子学习系鞋带。