英文短篇故事（纽约）196 A Pain in the Shoulder

 　　The doctor examined his shoulder. She gave him a list of exercises to do. They were stretching exercises and strengthening exercises. Both types involved many repetitions¹. All the exercises looked simple. All of them looked boring. Some of them required him to use a stick. Some required him to use a bungee cord². He did the exercises for several days. His shoulder didn't feel better. He quit doing the exercises. A month later, he returned to the doctor's office. The doctor asked, "Does your shoulder feel better now?" He said no. She asked, "Have you been doing those exercises regularly?" He said no. She said, "You can't get better if you don't do those exercises. That's why I gave you the list. Those exercises will make your shoulder feel better. But you won't get better if you don't exercise. It's up to you. Remember, God helps those who help themselves."

1 repetitions   

n.重复( repetition的名词复数 )；反复；复制品；副本

参考例句：

• Some programs on television have degenerated into weary repetitions of each other. 某些电视节目愈来愈糟，沉闷乏味，相互雷同。 来自辞典例句
• Many repetitions can result in collapse. 多次反复就能导致断裂。 来自辞典例句

2 cord   

n.绳，线；纺织品；小电线；腱

参考例句：

• I wear a safety cord all the time.我一直带着安全绳索。
• I pulled the cord,and I felt a strong jerk.拉住绳索，我强烈的恐惧。