速成英语口语第六册 Lesson 4:The Odds,One in a Million

Lesson 4 The Odds¹, One in a Million

Nelson: How's he doing, Doctor Gladstone?

Doctor: Well, to be completely honest, it's hard to believe he's still alive. From the reports I received about the accident, he's lucky to have survived.

Nelson: But is he going to be all right?

Doctor: Well, we're not in the clear yet. The odds are still stacked against him, and there might be some permanent damage if he does make it, but we'll do everything we can.

Nelson: So, what I hear you saying is you might not be able to save my son?

Doctor: Well, I'm no miracle worker, Mr. Nelson, but if I know your son, he's a fighter. I bet he'll pull through, even if the odds are one in a million.

Nelson: Thanks, Doc. It means a lot to hear you say that. Well, I guess it can't be helped. All we can do now is wait, right?

Doctor: Exactly. And pray for his recovery.

Nelson: Pray? I never knew you were so religious, Doctor.

Doctor: I wouldn't believe in it either, had I not seen it work with my own eyes. Besides, it couldn't hurt to have all the help you can get, right?

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n.让步，机率，可能性，比率；胜败优劣之别

参考例句：

• The odds are 5 to 1 that she will win.她获胜的机会是五比一。
• Do you know the odds of winning the lottery once?你知道赢得一次彩票的几率多大吗？