新视野大学英语视听说 Unit 6-9

Now Your Turn
Doctor: Well, John, your blood pressure is a bit high. Is there a history of that in your family?
John:   Is it serious, doctor? My grandpa died of a Stroke.
Doctor: Your condition is not that bad. But you have to take care. More rest, less work.
John:   Do I have to drop some classes? The trouble is that my class schedule is so tight this semester.
Doctor: Take it easy. Take the prescription¹ for three months, then come back for another checkup.
 

1 prescription   

n.处方，开药；指示，规定

参考例句：

• The physician made a prescription against sea- sickness for him.医生给他开了个治晕船的药方。
• The drug is available on prescription only.这种药只能凭处方购买。