标准美国英语口语 09 Hospitals

Unit 9 Hospitals

161.I have a pain in my abdomen¹.

162. How long have you been like that?

163.I have (a) back pain.

164.I have a pain in my chest.

165.I have a dull pain in my stomach.

166.I have the flu.

167.I have a sore throat and a bad cough.

168.I can't stop coughing,and I can't stop sneezing.

169.I am really in bad shape.

170.I have nausea².

171.I have no appetite these days and have lost a lot of weight.

172.I have constipation.

173.I haven't had a bowel³ movement for three days.

174.I have a fever and a bad headache.

175.I feel chilling⁴ iand dizzy.

176.I have high blood pressure.

177.Please take one of these pills every four hours.

178.You need a antibiotic⁵ injection to bring down your temperature.

179.Do I need to be hospitalized?

180.You need to have an x-ray and some blood tests.

Conversation One Calling for An Appointment

Tia: Good morning! Marquette General Hospital. Tia speaking. May I help you?

Patient: Hi, this is Emily Wang, I want to see a doctor today.

Tia: Your medical card No., please?

Patient: GRH789051

Tia: Thanks. Do you have an appointment, Ms. Wang?

Patient: No. But it is urgent, and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I am really in bad shape.

Tia: What is the matter?

Patient: I have a high fever and a bad headache.

Tia: Have you taken your temperature?

Patient: Yes, I took my temperature last night. It was 102 degrees. But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees.

Tia: Anything else bothering you?

Patient: I can not stop coughing, and I can not stop sneezing. I vomited⁶ blood last night. Sorry, I am coughing again.

Tia: Well, you can come to a work-in clinic today. You do not need an appointment.

Patient: What time should I come?

Tia: Any time between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Patient: Ok. Thank you very much.

Tia: You are very welcome. Anything else I can do for you today?

Patient: No,thanks.

Conversation Two in a clinic

Doctor Lee: Hi! Good morning, Sarah!

Sarah: Good morning, Dr Lee.

Doctor Lee:I have not seen you for a long time. How are you?

Sarah: Not very well.

Doctor Lee: What are your symptoms?

Sarah: I have nausea, and I am dizzy. Also I have a abdominal⁷ pain.

Doctor Lee: Where is the pain? Could you show me please?

Sarah: Here.

Doctor Lee: What kind of pain? Sharp pain, dull pain or severe pain?

Sarah: Sharp pain.

Doctor Lee: Is the pain continuous?

Sarah: No, It is not continuous. It comes and goes.

Doctor Lee: Please lie down over there.

Sarah: All right.

Doctor Lee: Does it hurt when I push here?

Sarah: No.

Doctor Lee: What about here?

Sarah: Not really.

Doctor Lee: How long have you been like this?

Sarah: For about a month.

Doctor Lee: How about your appetite?

Sarah: I am eating pretty good.

Doctor Lee: How about your bowel movements?

Sarah: No constipation. Everything seems OK.

Doctor Lee: The nurse said your temperature and pulse are normal. How is your husband doing?

Sarah: Great. And my husband just had a complete medical checkup paid for by his company. They say he is in excellent condition. And to answer your next question before you ask, our sex life is wonderful.

Doctor Lee: Excellent. I am glad to hear that. You know, the nurse ran some basic tests on the urine sample you give her. One of those test give a positive indication for pregnancy⁸. That is why she took blood sample. The blood tests also indicated pregnancy. Congratulations!

Sarah: You are kidding! I can not believe that.

Doctor Lee: We'll need to do some more tests.

Sarah: I am 45 years old! That specialist you sent me to 10 years ago said I couldn't have a baby.

Doctor Lee: I am sure she'll be surprised!

Sarah: I am a little confused.

Doctor Lee: Life is often a bit confusing.

1 abdomen   

n.腹，下腹(胸部到腿部的部分)

参考例句：

• How to know to there is ascarid inside abdomen?怎样知道肚子里面有蛔虫？
• He was anxious about an off-and-on pain the abdomen.他因时隐时现的腹痛而焦虑。

2 nausea   

n.作呕，恶心；极端的憎恶(或厌恶)

参考例句：

• Early pregnancy is often accompanied by nausea.怀孕期常有恶心的现象。
• He experienced nausea after eating octopus.吃了章鱼后他感到恶心。

3 bowel   

n.肠(尤指人肠)；内部，深处

参考例句：

• Irritable bowel syndrome seems to affect more women than men.女性比男性更易患肠易激综合征。
• Have you had a bowel movement today?你今天有排便吗？

4 chilling   

a.使人寒心的；使人恐惧的

参考例句：

• The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
• Their report on the plans for nuclear war is a chilling document. 他们关于核战争的那份报告是很令人恐怖的文件。

5 antibiotic   

adj.抗菌的；n.抗生素

参考例句：

• The doctor said that I should take some antibiotic.医生说我应该服些用抗生素。
• Antibiotic can be used against infection.抗菌素可以用来防止感染。

6 vomited   

参考例句：

• Corbett leaned against the wall and promptly vomited. 科比特倚在墙边，马上呕吐了起来。
• She leant forward and vomited copiously on the floor. 她向前一俯，哇的一声吐了一地。 来自英汉文学

7 abdominal   

adj.腹（部）的，下腹的；n.腹肌

参考例句：

• The abdominal aorta is normally smaller than the thoracic aorta.腹主动脉一般比胸主动脉小。
• Abdominal tissues sometimes adhere after an operation.手术之后腹部有时会出现粘连。

8 pregnancy   

n.怀孕，怀孕期

参考例句：

• Early pregnancy is often accompanied by nausea.怀孕早期常有恶心的现象。
• Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.怀孕期吸烟会增加流产的危险。