How do you use "hospital" in a sentence?

She was rushed to hospital after the accident. The hospital has a world-renowned cardiology department. Visiting hours at the hospital are from two to four in the afternoon.

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Meaning: A building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment

医院

hospital

病院

병원

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.

「hospital」是生病或受伤的人接受医疗和护理的大型建筑。医院通常有供患者过夜的床位、手术室、急诊室和各种专科部门。在英式英语中，「in hospital」（不带'the'）意味着作为患者接受治疗。

Un «hospital» es un gran edificio donde las personas enfermas o heridas reciben tratamiento médico y atención. Los hospitales típicamente tienen camas para que los pacientes pasen la noche, quirófanos, departamentos de emergencia y varias unidades especializadas. En inglés británico, «in hospital» (sin «the») significa recibir tratamiento como paciente.

「hospital」は、病気や怪我をした人が医療を受ける大きな建物です。病院には通常、患者が一晩泊まるベッド、手術室、救急部門、さまざまな専門部門があります。イギリス英語では、「in hospital」（「the」なし）は患者として治療を受けていることを意味します。

'hospital'은 아프거나 다친 사람들이 치료와 간호를 받는 큰 건물입니다. 병원에는 일반적으로 환자가 입원할 수 있는 병상, 수술실, 응급실 및 다양한 전문 진료 부서가 있습니다. 영국 영어에서는 'in hospital'(관사 없이)이라고 하면 환자로서 치료를 받고 있다는 뜻입니다.

Examples

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.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

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.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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