patient
['peɪ.ʃənt] noun countable
ESSENTIAL
■a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary 病人•I'm a patient of Dr Stephens, please could I make an appointment to see her?我是史蒂芬斯医生的病人，请问我能不能预约一下看病时间？
['peɪ.ʃənt] adjective
IMPROVER
■having patience 有耐心的，忍耐的•Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!晚餐半小时后就好——耐心点！ •Be patient with her - she's very young.对她耐心点——她年纪还小。 Opposite impatient |