first aid — emergency medical care given immediately to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical treatment is available
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: emergency medical care given immediately to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical treatment is available
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrst eɪd/
Korean meaning: 응급처치, 구급처치 (의료진이 도착하기 전에 부상자나 환자에게 즉시 제공하는 응급의료조치)
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**스트 **에**이드
Example Sentences
- The hiking club leader always carries a first aid kit, just in case someone gets attacked by a particularly aggressive butterfly.
- Learning first aid is essential for teachers, especially when dealing with dramatic teenagers who faint at the sight of a pop quiz.
- The company requires all employees to complete first aid training before starting work.
first aid
NOUN//ˈfɜːrst eɪd//
emergency medical care given immediately to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical treatment is available
A hiker performs first aid on his friend's twisted ankle using a trail kit.
When pipes burst and someone's paid, first aid comes in every grade!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 후반 군사와 의료 분야에서 'first'(첫 번째)와 'aid'(도움)가 결합되어 탄생한 합성어입니다. 전쟁터에서 군의관이 도착하기 전까지 동료 병사들이 부상자에게 제공하는 '첫 번째 도움'이라는 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The hiking club leader always carries a first aid kit, just in case someone gets attacked by a particularly aggressive butterfly.”
“Learning first aid is essential for teachers, especially when dealing with dramatic teenagers who faint at the sight of a pop quiz.”
“The company requires all employees to complete first aid training before starting work.”
“Quick first aid prevented the minor cut from becoming infected.”
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