ventilator

US /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/
UK /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/
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1.

呼吸机, 通风机

a machine that helps people breathe when they have difficulty breathing on their own

:
The patient was put on a ventilator to assist with breathing.
病人被接上了呼吸机以帮助呼吸。
Many hospitals faced a shortage of ventilators during the pandemic.
疫情期间,许多医院面临呼吸机短缺。
2.

通风机, 排风扇

a device that circulates air, typically to cool or ventilate a space

:
The bathroom has a small ventilator to remove steam.
浴室里有一个小通风机来排出蒸汽。
We need to install a powerful ventilator in the kitchen.
我们需要在厨房安装一个强力通风机