ambulatory

a. 步行的, 走动的, 流动的, 非固定的 n. 回廊

发音

US /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/
US /-bjʊ-/
UK /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/

词形变化

ambulatories 复数 ambulatories more ambulatory 比较级 most ambulatory 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The semicircular walkway behind the altar and apse in many cathedrals.

  2. 2.

    Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of, relating to, or adapted to walking.

    ambulatory exercise

  2. 2.

    Able to walk about and not bedridden.

    医学

    an ambulatory patient

  3. 3.

    Performed on or involving an outpatient.

    医学

    an ambulatory electrocardiogram

    ambulatory medical care

  4. 4.

    Relating to ambulances.

    医学

    ambulatory fleet

  5. 5.

    Accustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.

    an ambulatory court, which exercises its jurisdiction in different places

  6. 6.

    Not yet legally fixed or settled; alterable.

    法律

    The dispositions of a will are ambulatory until the death of the testator.

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词源

From Latin ambulatorius. By surface analysis, ambulate + -ory, or, by surface analysis, ambulator + -y.

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