How do you use "Matron" in a sentence?

Matron won't be happy about that. Ask Matron if you need anything. The ward matron does her rounds at 8am.

Matron

Q: What does "Matron" mean?

Senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward. Matron was traditionally the most senior nurse, commanding respect and maintaining ward discipline. The role was abolished in NHS reforms but has been revived. 'Matron' conjures images of formidable women in starched uniforms who kept hospitals running smoothly.

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Significado: Senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward.

负责病房的高级护士。

Enfermera jefe a cargo de una planta hospitalaria.

病棟を管理する上級看護師。

병동을 관리하는 수간호사.

Matron was traditionally the most senior nurse, commanding respect and maintaining ward discipline. The role was abolished in NHS reforms but has been revived. 'Matron' conjures images of formidable women in starched uniforms who kept hospitals running smoothly.

护士长传统上是最资深的护士，受人尊敬并维持病房纪律。这一角色在NHS改革中被取消，但后来恢复了。「Matron」让人联想到穿着浆硬制服的令人敬畏的女性，她们让医院运转顺畅。

La matrona era tradicionalmente la enfermera de mayor rango, que imponía respeto y mantenía la disciplina de la planta. El puesto fue abolido en las reformas del NHS pero ha sido recuperado. «Matron» evoca imágenes de mujeres imponentes con uniformes almidonados que mantenían los hospitales funcionando sin problemas.

マトロンは伝統的に最上級の看護師で、尊敬を集め、病棟の規律を維持していた。NHSの改革で廃止されたが、復活した。「Matron」は糊の効いた制服を着た威厳ある女性で、病院を円滑に運営していたイメージを想起させる。

매트론(Matron)은 전통적으로 가장 선임인 간호사로, 존경받으며 병동 규율을 유지했다. NHS 개혁으로 폐지되었다가 부활했다. '매트론'하면 풀먹인 유니폼을 입고 병원을 원활하게 운영하던 위엄 있는 여성이 떠오른다.

Ejemplos

Matron won't be happy about that.
护士长知道了会不高兴的
A la enfermera jefe no le va a gustar eso
「マトロンはそれを聞いたら怒るよ」
수간호사(Matron)가 그걸 알면 화낼 거야.
Ask Matron if you need anything.
有什么需要就问护士长
Pregúntale a la enfermera jefe si necesitas algo
「何か必要ならマトロンに聞いて」
뭐 필요하면 수간호사에게 물어봐.
The ward matron does her rounds at 8am.
病房护士长早上8点查房
La enfermera jefe de planta pasa visita a las 8
「病棟マトロンは朝8時に回診する」
병동 수간호사는 아침 8시에 회진을 해.

Pronunciación

/ˈmeɪtrən/

Guía de uso

Contexto: hospital, nursing, NHS

Tono: respectful, traditional

✓ Correcto

Ward matron
病房护士长
enfermera jefe de planta
病棟マトロン
병동 수간호사
Ask Matron
问护士长
pregúntale a la enfermera jefe
マトロンに聞いて
수간호사에게 물어봐
Matron's rounds
护士长查房
ronda de la enfermera jefe
マトロンの回診
수간호사 회진

✗ Incorrecto

Role differs from US 'charge nurse'
与美国的「charge nurse」角色不同
El papel difiere de la «charge nurse» estadounidense
アメリカの「charge nurse」とは異なる役割
미국의 'charge nurse'와는 역할이 다름

Errores comunes

Modern matrons have different duties than historical ones

Origen e historia

From Latin 'matrona' (married woman, lady). Hospital matrons emerged in the 19th century as nursing professionalized. Florence Nightingale elevated the role. The term carries authority and tradition.

Etimología: Latin 'matrona' (married woman, lady)

Primera vez registrado: Hospital usage 19th century

Contexto cultural

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Carry On films; Call the Midwife

Regional notes: British hospital tradition.

Historia y curiosidades

The NHS abolished matrons in the 1960s, leading to complaints about falling standards. They were brought back in 2001 as 'modern matrons' to improve infection control and ward management. The title retains its formidable reputation.

Variaciones

MatronWard matron

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