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hospital ship

/ˈhɒspɪtl ʃɪp/

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/ˈhɒspɪtl ʃɪp/B2formalmedical
  • ruСудно, специально оборудованное и укомплектованное персоналом для оказания медицинской помощи и эвакуации раненых или больных, обычно используемое в военных или гуманитарных операциях.

A ship that is specially equipped and staffed to provide medical care and evacuation for wounded or sick people, typically used in military or humanitarian operations.

  1. Medical vesselB2formal

    A ship designated and equipped to serve as a floating hospital, primarily used to provide medical care to wounded military personnel during wartime or in humanitarian missions.

    ruМедицинское судно

    • The hospital ship sailed to the disaster zone to provide emergency care.
    • International law protects hospital ships from attack during conflicts.
    • The crew of the hospital ship treated hundreds of injured soldiers.