ventilator

US /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/

UK /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/

呼吸机, 通风机

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.

病人被接上了呼吸机以帮助呼吸。

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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。

通风机, 排风扇

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.

浴室里有一个小通风机来排出蒸汽。

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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。