locum

名词 n.

中文释义

英 /ˈləʊkəm/

英文释义

名词 n.

Ellipsis of locum tenens. Australia,UK,abbreviation,alt-of,ellipsis

— There was a certain amount of feeling evidenced against Dr. Quentin. To begin with, he was not the regular doctor, only a locum, putting in a month’s work, whilst Dr. Bolitho was away on a well-earned holiday.
A share in a Genoese trading vessel. historical
A period working as a locum tenens. Australia,UK,informal

— -- "I suppose you wouldn't like to do a locum for a month on the South coast? Three guineas a week with board and lodging." -- "I wouldn't mind," said Philip. -- "It's at Farnley, in Dorsetshire. Doctor South. You'd have to go down at once; his assistant has developed mumps. I believe it's a very pleasant place."

locums plural loca plural