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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.
Quiz rápido
The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: ambulance
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.
Origem da palavra
From the French 'hôpital ambulant' (walking hospital), derived from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
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.
Quiz rápido
The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: ambulance
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