Paramedic
pa-ruh-MED-ik /ˌpærəˈmedɪk/
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What it really means
A trained medical professional who comes with the ambulance and treats people at the scene. They decide whether you need to go to hospital.
Chinese explanation
急救医护人员：随救护车出勤、在现场进行救治的专业人员，由他们判断是否需要送医院。
Example conversation
A: A man collapsed outside the shop, so I called 999.
B: Good — the paramedics will check him over when they arrive.
A：有个男的在商店外晕倒了，我打了999。
B：做得对——急救人员到了会给他做检查。
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