hospital
Significado: A building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment
A 'hospital' is a large building where people who are ill or injured receive medical treatment and care. Hospitals typically have beds for patients to stay overnight, operating theatres, emergency departments, and various specialist units. In British English, 'in hospital' (without 'the') means receiving treatment as a patient.
Ejemplos
- She was rushed to hospital after the accident. 事故发生后,她被紧急送往医院。Fue trasladada de urgencia al hospital después del accidente.彼女は事故後、病院に緊急搬送されました。그녀는 사고 후 병원으로 긴급 이송되었습니다.
- The hospital has a world-renowned cardiology department. 这家医院有世界知名的心脏病科。El hospital tiene un departamento de cardiología de renombre mundial.その病院には世界的に有名な心臓病科があります。그 병원에는 세계적으로 유명한 심장병과가 있습니다.
- Visiting hours at the hospital are from two to four in the afternoon. 医院的探视时间是下午两点到四点。El horario de visitas en el hospital es de dos a cuatro de la tarde.病院の面会時間は午後2時から4時までです。병원의 면회 시간은 오후 2시부터 4시까지입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'hospitale' meaning 'a place for guests', from 'hospes' (host, guest). Originally 'hospitals' were places of hospitality for travellers and pilgrims; the medical sense developed because these institutions also cared for the sick.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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