ESL Podcast 211 – Giving Bad News and Condolences
时间：2019-02-06 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
I was at the hospital at with my friend, Wendy. Her father was in an accident and she was waiting to talk to the doctor.
Doctor: Hello, I’m Dr. Johnson. How are you holding up?
Wendy: Oh, I’m fine. Is there any news?
Doctor: Yes. I have examined your father’s test results and I’m afraid the news isn’t good. His condition has deteriorated 1 rapidly, and I want you to prepare for the worst.
Wendy: You’re not saying that he won’t recover, are you?
Doctor: We can hope for the best, but your father may only have a few days. I’m very sorry.
Wendy: Can I see my father?
Doctor: Yes, of course.
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The worst did happen and Wendy’s father passed away the following week. At both the wake and the funeral, we all tried to console 2 Wendy by saying things like, “I’m sorry for your loss,” “Please accept my condolences,” and “My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”
The funeral director made sure that the funeral service went smoothly 3. The eulogy 4 was short and I went with Wendy to the burial. It was a difficult time for Wendy but hopefully, having her family and friends with her made it more bearable.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards. 她的健康状况急剧恶化，不久便去世了。
- His condition steadily deteriorated. 他的病情恶化，日甚一日。
- We tried to console her when her dog died.她的狗死后，我们尽力安慰她。
- The console is just like a typewriter.控制台就像一台打字机。
- The workmen are very cooperative,so the work goes on smoothly.工人们十分合作，所以工作进展顺利。
- Just change one or two words and the sentence will read smoothly.这句话只要动一两个字就顺了。