stethoscope
/ˈstɛθəˌskoʊp/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
医生用来听心跳或呼吸的工具
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“医生把听诊器放在我胸口，让我深呼吸。”
“护士们经常把听诊器挂在脖子上。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A medical instrument used to listen to the internal sounds of a patient's body, such as the heart or lungs.
“The doctor placed the stethoscope on my chest to check my breathing.”