amb

IPA/ˈam/
IPA/ˈæm/

amb — 縮寫

1. a written abbreviation for 'ambassador', used in front of a person's name in off

1.縮寫B2
釋義

大使

大使(Ambassador)的縮寫

a written abbreviation for 'ambassador', used in front of a person's name in official titles, addresses, and diplomatic correspondence.

例句

The summit invitation was addressed to Amb. Anya of the Kenyan delegation.

高峰會的邀請函上寫著收件人為肯亞代表團的 Amb. Anya。

used before a name in formal addresses

Amb. Felipe presented his credentials to the host government this morning.

Amb. Felipe 今早向地主國政府遞交到任國書。

用法筆記

Always followed by a person's name, either the family name alone or the full name. Used in written correspondence and formal documents rather than in speech.

常見錯誤

The amb arrived at the airport.
Amb. Chen arrived at the airport.
💡'amb' as an abbreviation for 'ambassador' must be followed by a name, not used alone as a noun.

2. a short written form for 'ambulance', used on vehicle markings, emergency signs,

2.縮寫B1
釋義

救護車

救護車(Ambulance)的縮寫

a short written form for 'ambulance', used on vehicle markings, emergency signs, medical forms, and in informal notes or radio communication.

例句

The dispatcher radioed that AMB-7 was en route to the highway accident.

調度員以無線電通報 AMB-7 正在前往高速公路事故現場。

used in radio dispatch codes

A white van with 'AMB' painted on the side pulled into the hospital bay.

一輛側面漆有「AMB」字樣的白色廂型車駛入醫院車道。

用法筆記

In medical radio communications and informal hospital notes, 'amb' (often capitalised 'AMB') stands for ambulance. On vehicle markings it appears in capital letters. The plural 'ambs' is used in informal contexts.

常見錯誤

Call an amb for help.
Call an ambulance for help.
💡In most formal writing, use the full word 'ambulance'. The abbreviation is appropriate only on signs, vehicle markings, and in informal notes.

3. a written abbreviation for 'ambulatory', used in medical records and hospital do

3.縮寫C1
釋義

可下床

可下床(Ambulatory)醫療縮寫

a written abbreviation for 'ambulatory', used in medical records and hospital documents to indicate that a patient is able to walk and does not need to stay in bed.

例句

The doctor wrote 'amb.' on the chart to show the patient could move around.

醫師在病歷上寫下「amb.」,表示病人可以自行走動。

used on medical charts

Only patients marked as 'amb.' were allowed to walk to the cafeteria.

只有標記為「amb.」的病人才能走路去餐廳。

用法筆記

Found almost exclusively in medical documentation — patient charts, admission forms, discharge orders, and nursing notes. Typically written with a period ('amb.') to mark it as an abbreviation.

常見錯誤

The doctor said the patient was amb.
The doctor noted the patient was ambulatory (amb.) on the chart.
💡In speech, say the full word 'ambulatory'. The abbreviation is for written medical records only.