kenny

kenny — noun

1. Elizabeth Kenny (1880–1952), an Australian nurse and self-taught physiotherapist

1.名詞B1
釋義

Elizabeth Kenny (1880–1952), an Australian nurse and self-taught physiotherapist who developed an alternative treatment for polio patients, known as Sister Kenny. She challenged established medical practices by using hot cloth wraps and muscle exercises instead of the standard immobilisation methods, and her approach influenced modern physical therapy.

例句

Nora wrote a biography report about Sister Kenny and her work with polio patients.

proper noun + role: Sister Kenny

The hospital ward was named after Elizabeth Kenny in honour of her nursing career.

named after + person name

同義詞
  • Sister Kenny

    her widely used professional title; more recognisable in historical writing than 'Elizabeth Kenny'

用法筆記

Elizabeth Kenny is frequently referred to as 'Sister Kenny' (Sister was her nursing title, not a religious designation). In biographical contexts, the surname 'Kenny' alone typically refers to her when the subject is Australian medical history.

常見錯誤

❌Sister Kenny was a Catholic nun.
✅Sister Kenny was a nurse, not a nun.
💡the title 'Sister' referred to her nursing rank, not a religious order.

2. Enda Kenny (1951–), an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (prime minister)

2.名詞B1
釋義

Enda Kenny (1951–), an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland from 2011 to 2017, and as leader of the Fine Gael party. He led Ireland's government during the country's economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis and was known for his coalition-building and centrist policies.

例句

Enda Kenny became Taoiseach at a difficult time for the Irish economy.

person + political role: Taoiseach

Rohan watched a news clip of Enda Kenny speaking at the European Parliament.

proper noun + location: at the European Parliament

用法筆記

In political contexts, the surname 'Kenny' refers to Enda Kenny when the subject is modern Irish politics. His title 'Taoiseach' (pronounced 'TEE-shock') is the Irish Gaelic term for prime minister and is commonly retained in English news reporting rather than translated.

常見錯誤

❌Enda Kenny was the president of Ireland.
✅Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland.
💡Ireland has both a president (head of state) and a Taoiseach (head of government); Kenny held the latter office.