高考必会词详解精练 (8)2

patient
n. 病人；患者
adj. 忍耐的；耐心的。如：
The patient is getting better now.
那个病人正逐渐恢复健康。
You should be patient with that boy.
你对待那个孩子要耐心一点。（be patient with对……耐心）
[身临其境]
2003年高考听力第6题：
What is the possible relationship between the woman and the man?
A. Wife and husband.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Boss and secretary.
1996年高考单项填空第18题：
The patient was warned _______ oily food after the operation.
A. to eat not B. eating not
C. not to eat D. not eating
那个病人被提醒在手术后不要吃油腻食物。
（答案是C。）