ward
Произношение: [wɔrd]
Контекст: «healthcare»
(noun) a special area in a hospital where patients stay and get help from doctors and nurses. Think of it like a room where people go to feel better when they are sick.
Пример
She was placed in the children's ward because she needed special care.
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He didn't want to go to the ward because he was feeling perfectly healthy.
Пример
Which ward should we visit to see our friend?
Контекст: «government»
(noun) a part of a city or town that is governed separately, often for elections. It's like a small section within a larger area that helps organize how things work.
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He represents our neighborhood in the city ward meetings.
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The area isn't part of the ward we live in; it's in another district.
Пример
What ward do you live in?
Контекст: «protection»
(verb) to protect or keep someone safe from something bad. It's like being a superhero for someone to make sure they don't get hurt.
Пример
She tried to ward off the birds while they were eating the fruit.
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He couldn't ward off his fears and ended up feeling very scared.
Пример
How can we ward off illness during the winter?
Контекст: «legal»
(noun) a person, usually a child, who is under the care of someone else, like the court. It's like having a guardian who looks after someone.
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The court decided to make her a ward of the state for her safety.
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He was not a ward of the court; he lived independently.
Пример
Who is the ward in this legal case?