ventilator
US /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/
UK /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/
1.
respirator, wentylator
a machine that helps people breathe when they have difficulty breathing on their own
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The patient was put on a ventilator to assist with breathing.
Pacjent został podłączony do respiratora, aby wspomóc oddychanie.
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Many hospitals faced a shortage of ventilators during the pandemic.
Wiele szpitali borykało się z niedoborem respiratorów podczas pandemii.
2.
wentylator, wyciąg
a device that circulates air, typically to cool or ventilate a space
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The bathroom has a small ventilator to remove steam.
Łazienka ma mały wentylator do usuwania pary.
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We need to install a powerful ventilator in the kitchen.
Musimy zainstalować potężny wentylator w kuchni.