ambulance
A vehicle specially equipped for transporting sick or injured people to a hospital, usually in an emergency. It typically features sirens and flashing lights to signal other drivers to move aside in traffic.
例文
3 / 5The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.
The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.
Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.
Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.
I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.
I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.
語族
覚え方のコツ
The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.
クイックテスト
The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.
正解！
正解は： ambulance
例文
The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.
everydayThe neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.
Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.
formalEmergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.
I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.
informalI saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.
The study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.
academicThe study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.
The hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.
businessThe hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
ambulance chaser
An unethical lawyer who seeks out accident victims to encourage them to sue for damages.
wait for the ambulance
The period of time between calling for help and the vehicle's arrival.
ambulance service
The organization or department responsible for managing emergency vehicles.
よく混同される語
An ambulance is the vehicle itself, whereas a paramedic is the person who provides medical care inside it.
A stretcher is the bed-like device used to carry the patient into the ambulance.
使い方のコツ
Use the article 'an' before 'ambulance' because it begins with a vowel sound. In British English, 'ambulance' can sometimes refer to the entire emergency medical service, not just the vehicle.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget to use the indefinite article 'an'. Additionally, some learners mistakenly use 'ambulance' to refer to the people working in it rather than the vehicle.
覚え方のコツ
The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.
語源
From the French 'hôpital ambulant' (walking hospital), derived from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many countries, the word 'AMBULANCE' is printed in reverse on the front of the vehicle so that drivers looking in their rearview mirrors can read it correctly.
クイックテスト
The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.
正解！
正解は： ambulance
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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