NHS
의미: The National Health Service; Britain's publicly funded healthcare system.
The NHS is more than a healthcare system—it's a British institution, a source of national pride, and a perpetual political battleground. Founded in 1948 on the principle of healthcare free at the point of use, it employs 1.5 million people and treats millions annually. Brits have a complex relationship with the NHS: frustration with wait times coexists with fierce defence against perceived privatisation. 'Saving the NHS' is a reliable political rallying cry.
예문
- I'm getting it done on the NHS. 我通过NHS免费做了Me lo hicieron por la sanidad pública「NHSで無料でやってもらった」NHS로 치료받을 거야.
- Thank God for the NHS. NHS的候诊名单很长Las listas de espera del NHS son largas「NHSの待ち時間は長い」NHS가 있어서 정말 다행이야.
- NHS wait times are getting longer. 感谢NHSGracias a Dios por el NHS「NHSがあってよかった」NHS 대기 시간이 점점 길어지고 있어.
발음
/en eɪtʃ es/
사용 가이드
맥락: healthcare, politics, daily life
어조: varied—affectionate, frustrated, political
✓ 올바른 표현
- On the NHS国民健康服务Servicio Nacional de Salud国民保健サービスNHS로(공비로)
- Our NHS通过NHS、公费Por la sanidad públicaNHSで、公費で우리 NHS
- Thank the NHSNHS预约Cita del NHSNHSの予約NHS에 감사
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Criticising the NHS as a concept (rather than specific issues) is controversial英国特有的制度，有深厚的文化意义Institución británica con profundo significado culturalイギリス独自の制度で文化的に深い意味がある영국 고유의 제도로 깊은 문화적 의미가 있다
흔한 실수
- NHS is specifically British—Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own versions
- Private healthcare exists alongside the NHS; many Brits use both
기원과 역사
The NHS was established on 5 July 1948 by Health Minister Aneurin Bevan, implementing the vision of the 1942 Beveridge Report. It was revolutionary—comprehensive healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Bevan famously said he had to 'stuff the consultants' mouths with gold' to get doctors to accept the system.
어원: National Health Service
최초 기록: 1948
문화적 배경
Era: 1948 onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Olympics 2012 opening ceremony featured NHS tribute; Clap for Carers
Regional notes: Scotland has NHS Scotland, Wales has NHS Wales, but the acronym is universal.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brits demonstrated their affection for the NHS through weekly 'Clap for Carers' events. At 8 PM every Thursday for ten weeks, people stepped onto doorsteps and balconies to applaud NHS workers—a remarkable national ritual born of genuine gratitude and crisis.
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