Word
purulent
/ˈpjuərjulənt/
adjective
脓性的;化脓的
核心释义
containing pus
- 1.
由脓组成的
Consisting of pus.
- 2.
渗出或漏出脓液
Leaking or seeping pus.
由脓组成的;渗出或漏出脓液;脓的;化脓性的;化脓的;[医] 脓性的
用法In use
The nurse noticed a purulent discharge from the wound and cleaned it carefully.
用法提示:purulent 是形容词,修饰 discharge,表示“脓性的”。
If the sore becomes purulent, you should see a doctor instead of treating it at home.
用法提示:purulent 作表语形容词,说明 sore 的状态为“化脓的”。
The doctor described the fluid as purulent and ordered a lab test to identify the bacteria.
用法提示:purulent 作宾语补足语,意为“脓性的”,描述液体性质。
purulent + noun
purulent 常修饰医学名词,如 discharge, exudate, sputum 等。
The patient had purulent discharge from the wound.
患者的伤口有脓性分泌物。
be + purulent
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