patient

1. N-COUNT A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is taken care of by a particular doctor. 病人

The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances. 治疗给得越早，病人机遇越好。

She was tough but wonderful with her patients. 她很严厉，但对病人很好。

2. ADJ 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. 耐心的

Please be patient – your cheque will arrive. 请耐心点儿–你的支票会到的。

3. patientlyADV 耐心地[ADV with v]

She waited patiently for Frances to finish. 她耐心地等弗朗西丝完成。