kenny

kenny — 名詞

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

肯尼修女

澳洲護士，以小兒麻痺療法聞名

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.

Nora 寫了一份關於肯尼修女與她治療小兒麻痺患者工作的傳記報告。

proper noun + role: Sister Kenny

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

這間病房以 Elizabeth Kenny 的名字命名，以表彰她的護理貢獻。

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

肯尼總理

愛爾蘭前總理（2011–2017）

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.

Enda Kenny 在愛爾蘭經濟艱困的時期接任總理。

person + political role: Taoiseach

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

Rohan 看到了一段 Enda Kenny 在歐洲議會演講的新聞片段。

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.