"Patient" 英文读音为 /ˈpeɪʃənt/。这个词来自拉丁语 "patiens"，意思是 "忍耐的，有耐心的"。
例句：
The patient was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
病人被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症。
The patient is stable and showing signs of improvement.
病人情况稳定，有改善迹象。
The nurse checked on the patient's vital signs.
护士检查了病人的生命体征。