Chaperone

SHAP-uh-rohn /ˈʃæpərəʊn/

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What it really means

Another member of staff who stays in the room during an intimate examination. You can always ask for a chaperone, and doctors often offer one — it protects both you and them. Saying yes or no is entirely your choice.

Chinese explanation

陪同人员：在隐私部位检查时留在诊室里的另一位工作人员。你随时可以要求陪同，医生也常会主动提出——这对双方都是保护。接受与否完全由你决定。

Example conversation

A: I'll need to examine your chest. Would you like a chaperone present? B: Yes please, I'd prefer that.

A：我需要检查你的胸部，需要安排一位陪同人员在场吗？ B：好的，麻烦了，我希望有人在场。

What you could say back

“Yes please, I'd prefer that.”

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