Nursing
Pronunciation:/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 护理
- 哺育
- 养育
Definitions
noun
Definition
The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and injured.
In ZH
提供对生病或受伤的人的护理的职业或实践。
Examples
- After binge-watching a medical drama, I considered becoming a nurse, but then I remembered I faint at the sight of blood!
- I tried nursing my plants back to health, but they seemed to prefer the 'extreme gardening' approach—high heat, low water!
- My friend thought nursing was all about band-aids and snacks, but he quickly realized there's a little more to it!
Cultural Notes
Nursing is a highly respected profession globally, often requiring extensive education and training. In many cultures, nurses are seen as the backbone of the healthcare system.
verb
Definition
To feed (an infant) at the breast or to keep something in a particular state or condition.
In ZH
在母乳喂养（婴儿）或将某物保持在特定状态或条件下。
Examples
- I was nursing a cup of coffee while trying to figure out how to fix my broken Wi-Fi—turns out, the solution was simply 'unplugging and replugging!'
- She spent the afternoon nursing her headache while watching her favorite comedy, but the jokes were so funny, it hurt to laugh!
- After nursing his ego for hours, he finally accepted that his favorite team was out of the playoffs!
Cultural Notes
In some cultures, nursing an infant is considered a vital and nurturing act, symbolic of the bond between mother and child.