2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 03 Getting in to See a Busy Doctor

 

Getting in to See a Busy Doctor 

Monique: Ugh! 

Jurgen: What’s the matter? 

Monique: My GP referred me to a specialist for my back problems, but she doesn’t have any openings for eight weeks! I’m waitlisted in case there’s a cancellation¹, but if there isn’t one, I’ll have to endure this pain for at least another eight weeks. 

Jurgen: Can’t you just go see another specialist? 

Monique: I could, but my GP says that she’s the best in the business. In the meantime, I’ll try to see a physical therapist about my neck. It’s flaring² up again. 

Jurgen: At least you’ll get some relief. 

Monique: Maybe. I have to call back tomorrow morning to see if she can fit me in. She’s really booked up, too. While I’m waiting, I guess I could try to see the podiatrist about my feet. 

Jurgen: You’re having feet problems, too? 

Monique: Yeah, my whole body is falling apart. I think I’m nearly past my expiration³ date! 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 cancellation   

n.删除，取消

参考例句：

• Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.海上风浪太大，可能须要取消渡轮服务。
• Her cancellation of her trip to Paris upset our plan.她取消了巴黎之行打乱了我们的计划。

2 flaring   

a.火焰摇曳的，过份艳丽的

参考例句：

• A vulgar flaring paper adorned the walls. 墙壁上装饰着廉价的花纸。
• Goebbels was flaring up at me. 戈塔尔当时已对我面呈愠色。

3 expiration   

n.终结，期满，呼气，呼出物

参考例句：

• Can I have your credit card number followed by the expiration date?能告诉我你的信用卡号码和它的到期日吗?
• This contract shall be terminated on the expiration date.劳动合同期满，即行终止。