1. 患者；病人
    A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.

patient

    e.g. The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances...
           病人越早接受治疗，康复的可能性就越大。
    e.g. She was tough but wonderful with her patients...
           她很严厉，但对患者却很好。

2. 能忍耐的；有耐心的
    If you are patient, you stay calm and do not get annoyed, for example when something takes a long time, or when someone is not doing what you want them to do.

patient什么意思

    e.g. Please be patient — your cheque will arrive...
           请耐心点——你的支票会来的。
    e.g. He was endlessly kind and patient with children.
           他对孩子们总是非常好，很有耐心。