patient
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ us/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
B1 病人
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? 我是斯蒂芬斯医生的病人，请问我能不能预约一下看病时间？
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- 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.
patient
adjective uk/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ us/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
B1 有耐心的，忍耐的
having patience
Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient! 晚饭半小时后就好——耐心点儿！
Be patient with her - she's very young. 对她耐心点——她年纪还小。
Opposite: impatient
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- 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.