职场英语口语情景交际之假期与请假篇：纠缠不休的职业病

Colleague：

Oh, I've got a pain in my neck.

噢，脖子好疼啊。

Shirley：

You'd better take a break.

你最好休息一下。

Colleague：

I saw my doctor last week, and she said that I was suffering from the cervical spondylosis.

我上个星期去看医生了，她说我得了颈椎病。

Shirley：

Oh, sorry to hear that. I think not only you but also all of the office workers should pay more attention to their health.

噢，很抱歉听到这个。我想不止是你，所有的上班族都应该注意健康。

Colleague：

Yes, my neck is stiff, and I feel dizzy and sick after a busy day.

是啊，一天紧张的工作下来我的脖子都僵了，头也晕，还恶心。

Shirley：

Me too. I've heard that the massage can relieve pain of the muscle of the affected part, improve blood circulation. I am eager to have a try.

我也是。我听说按摩可以减轻受损部位肌肉疼痛，改善血液循环。我很想试试。

Colleague：

But it is costly. You can massage your shoulders by yourself.

但是很贵吧。你能自己按摩肩膀啊。

Shirley：

Does it work?

有用吗?

Colleague：

Yes, of course. I had a massage last Sunday. It's quite comfortable.

当然有用。我上个星期做了个按摩，很舒服。

Shirley：

A masseuse said that we should maintain a comfortable sitting position. And while reading and writing avoid long time sitting in one position.

一个按摩师说我们坐的时候得有个舒适的坐姿，读写的时候不能长时间保持不动。

Colleague：

That's right. And we also should do some eye massage every day. Starting at a computer screen all day really makes my eyes hurt!

对啊。我们每天还得做些眼部按摩。整天盯着电脑看，我的眼睛都疼了。

Shirley：

Yeah, I learned that close eyes tightly for 3 to 5 seconds, then open them for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat this 7 or 8 times a day. It's good for your eyesight. Please try now.

是的，听说紧闭眼睛3到5秒，然后睁开眼睛3到5秒。一天重复7到8次，对视力很好。快试一试。

Colleague：

Yeah, great. I feel much better now. Thanks very much.

是的，很好。感觉好多了，真是感谢。

Shirley：

Maybe we should go to our doctor's every six months.

我们还得每六个月去看一次医生。

Colleague：

Yes, I agree with you. Take care of the health before everything.

是的，同意你的看法。健康是最重要的。

Shirley：

You are right.

对噢。

对话讲解：

suffer from 患...病

Do you suffer from (ie often have) headaches?

你常头痛吗?

stiff a.(僵)硬的;生硬的

Her fingers were stiff with cold.

她的手指因为寒冷而变得僵硬。

relieve vt. 减少;减轻

The drug will relieve your headaches.

药物会缓解你的头痛。