Scrubs
의미: Medical staff uniforms; also the surgical ward or environment.
The loose-fitting, easily washed uniforms worn by medical staff, particularly in operating theatres. 'Scrubs' comes from the need to 'scrub in' before surgery. The term has expanded to mean the whole surgical environment: 'She works in scrubs' means she works in surgery. The TV show popularised the term globally.
예문
- The doctors were all in scrubs. 医生们都穿着手术服Los médicos iban todos con el pijama de quirófano「医師たちは皆スクラブを着ていた」의사들이 전부 수술복을 입고 있었어
- I've been in scrubs since 6am. 我从早上6点就穿着手术服了Llevo con el pijama de quirófano desde las 6 de la mañana「朝6時からずっとスクラブを着ている」아침 6시부터 수술복을 입고 있어
- She works in scrubs—cardiac surgery. 她在外科工作——心脏外科Trabaja en quirófano: cirugía cardíaca「彼女は外科で働いている。心臓外科だ」그녀는 외과에서 일해. 심장외과야
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사용 가이드
맥락: hospital, surgery, medical
어조: professional, casual
✓ 올바른 표현
- In scrubs穿着手术服Con el pijama de quirófanoスクラブを着て수술복을 입고 있다
- Wearing scrubs穿着手术服Vistiendo ropa de quirófanoスクラブ着用中수술복을 착용 중
- Works in scrubs在外科工作Trabaja en cirugía外科で働いている외과에서 일한다
흔한 실수
- The uniform and the environment—both called scrubs
- Not just for surgeons—nurses and other staff wear them too
기원과 역사
Named for the 'scrubbing in' process—thorough hand and arm washing before entering the sterile surgical environment. Scrub suits were designed to be easily sterilised and replaced. The term transferred from the washing ritual to the clothing itself.
어원: From 'scrubbing in' before surgery
최초 기록: Medical usage 20th century, widespread via TV 2000s
문화적 배경
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Scrubs (TV series); Grey's Anatomy
Regional notes: Universal medical term.
이야기와 상식
The TV series 'Scrubs' (2001-2010) made the term famous globally. Creator Bill Lawrence chose the title because the uniform was universal to hospital life and the word also suggests the gruelling process of medical training—where young doctors 'scrub' floors as interns.
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