原版英语对话：Physical Check-up(3)

A: Nice to see you; how have you been feeling lately?
B: I have been feeling great, Dr. Smith.
A: I am happy that you have decided¹ to come in for your annual physical.
B: Yes, I am going on a cross-country bike ride on vacation and want to make sure that I don’t have any problems.
A: We are going to look at your heart and lungs, do a few blood tests, and see that your eyes, ears, and nose are all working as they should be.
B: I’ve been having trouble with congestion² in my chest. Can you give me some tests for that?
A: I can do a chest X-ray to check for congestion.
B: That would be great. What is the blood test for?
A: The blood test is for cholesterol³, white blood cell count, and blood sugar.
B: I have been feeling great. I don’t imagine that any of my tests will turn out badly.

 

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 congestion   

n.阻塞，消化不良

参考例句：

• The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。
• Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion.在学校附近泊车会引起严重的交通堵塞。

3 cholesterol   

n.（U）胆固醇

参考例句：

• There is cholesterol in the cell of body.人体细胞里有胆固醇。
• They are determining the serum-protein and cholesterol levels.他们正在测定血清蛋白和胆固醇的浓度。