1N-COUNT 患者;病人 A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor. →see usage note at:client患者;病人
The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances.
病人越早接受治疗,康复的可能性就越大。
She was tough but wonderful with her patients.
她很严厉,但对患者却很好。
He specialized in treatment of cancer patients.
他是治疗癌症病人的专家。
2ADJ-GRADED 能忍耐的;有耐心的 If you are patient, you stay calm and do not get annoyed, for example when something takes a long time, or when someone is not doing what you want them to do. 能忍耐的;有耐心的
Please be patient — your cheque will arrive.
请耐心点—你的支票会来的。
He was endlessly kind and patient with children. [+ with]