Ward
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病房, 科室
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
例子
The hospital ’s pediatric ward is specifically for children who need medical care.
医院的儿科病房专门为需要医疗护理的儿童准备。
He was transferred to the orthopedic ward for treatment of his broken leg.
他被转到骨科病房治疗他的断腿。
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被监护人, 受保护者
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
例子
The orphan became the ward of a local family.
He is the ward of the court due to his parents' incapacity.
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区, 选区
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
例子
The mayor was elected by the citizens of the northern ward.
Each ward has a representative on the city council.
04
牢房区, 部门
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
例子
The new inmates were assigned to the maximum-security ward.
Guards patrolled the ward every hour.
to ward
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看守, 保护
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
例子
The parents warded the children from potential hazards.
Sunscreen wards the skin against UV damage.
