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Episode 4 A Piece of Cake ACT II小菜一牒 第二幕

[ Outside, on a busy street in Riverdale. Inside, the Davis Aerobics Center for Good Health. Jack Davis is taking Richard's blood pressure. ]

Jack Davis: OK, Richard. That's terrific. Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine. Now stand up, please.

很好，理查德，状态不错。你的血压是 120 收缩压，75 舒张压，非常标准。现在请站起来。

Jack Davis: [ Richard stands up, and jack takes his blood pressure again. ] Good, it's 122 over 80. You can sit down now. When was your last complete physical?

很好，现在是 122 收缩压，80舒张压。你可以坐下了。你上一次做全面体检是什么时候？

Richard Stewart: [ He thinks. ] Six months ago.

六个月前。

Jack Davis: Good. Do you have any back or knee problems?

很好。你的背或者膝盖有问题吗？

Richard Stewart: Nope. I am in perfect health.

没有，我身体很好。

Jack Davis: What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart?

斯图尔特先生，你是做什么工作的？

Richard Stewart: I'm a photographer.

我是摄影师。

Jack Davis: Interesting. What do you photograph?

挺有趣的。你主要拍哪方面的照片？

Richard Stewart: Everything. The American scene. People, places, events.

什么都拍。美国的风土人情：人物、风景、重大事件。

Jack Davis: Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class?

有没有想过拍一节有氧课？

Richard Stewart: No... I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising.

没有… 我不记得拍过锻炼这类题材。

Jack Davis: But don't you think it'd be a good subject?

不过你不觉得这是个不错的题材吗？

Richard Stewart: Sure.

当然不错。

Jack Davis: I need some good photos for my advertising, Mr. Stewart.

我正好需要一些好的照片做广告，斯图尔特先生。

Jack Davis: Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give you and Mrs. Stewart a month of classes — free.

不如你来拍一节课，我可以给你和你太太一个月的免费课程。

Richard Stewart: When can I photograph a class?

我什么时候可以拍？

Jack Davis: Anytime.

随时都可以。

Richard Stewart: How about today?

今天可以吗？

Jack Davis: Terrific!

太好了！

[ In the exercise classroom at the Davis Aerobics Center. Jack Davis and another instructor are about to teach a class. Richard is taking many photographs. ]

Jack Davis: [ He enters. ] Hi.

嗨。

Instructor: Oh, hi.

哦，嗨。

Jack Davis: Are we ready to go?

准备开始了吗？

Instructor: Yeah. Yeah. [ To students ] Let's get in our lines. We're going to take it slow first.  Stretch up... and we're going to go left first ... 2,3,4 ... now switch. ... OK, hold to the right. Sunrises. Stretch it out. Flat back. Bring it up ... and twists ... and side ... 2, 3 ... and left ... push ... push ... turn ... hit the floor.

好，好。大家排好队。我们先慢一点开始。向上伸展……先向左……2，3，4……换边……好，停在右边。做 “旭日东升”。尽量拉伸。背部挺平。起身……扭转……侧身……2，3……再向左……推……推……转身……触地。

Instructor: Take it side again .... OK, and switch. Stretch it out. And we're going to warm down with a tango. Left, right. Enjoy it.

再来一次侧身……好，换边。继续拉伸。接下来用探戈动作放松。左，右。放轻松享受。

[ In Richard and Marilyn's room later that day. Marilyn is alone, waiting for Richard. She is folding some towels. Richard sings and dances into the room. ]

Marilyn Stewart: Richard, did you go to the Davis Aerobics class today?

理查德，你今天去上戴维斯的有氧课了吗？

Richard Stewart: [ He takes off his camera and film bags and dances around the room. ] Yes, I went to the aerobics class today.

是的，我今天去上有氧课了。

Marilyn Stewart: What is wrong with you?

你这是怎么了？

Richard Stewart: Nothing. I am in excellent health.

没事，我简直处在巅峰状态。

Richard Stewart: [ He starts dancing with Marilyn. ] I have ideal blood pressure. A perfect heart. In other words, I'm in wonderful condition.

我的血压非常理想，心脏跳动有力。换句话说，我的身体状态完美极了。

Marilyn Stewart: Richard, did you go to the aerobics class, really?

理查德，你真的去上有氧课了？

Richard Stewart: And don't forget to invite Susan for dinner.

别忘了请苏珊来吃晚饭。

Marilyn Stewart: [ not paying attention ] And your legs don't hurt?

那你的腿不疼吗？

Richard Stewart: [ He jumps up and down. ] Hurt? What do you mean?

疼？不存在的？

Marilyn Stewart: What about your arms? Lift your arms up like this.

那胳膊呢？像这样抬起来。

Marilyn Stewart:  [ She lifts up her arms to show him, and he lifts his arms. ] And they don't hurt not even a little?

一点都不疼吗？

Richard Stewart: Nope.

不疼啊。

Marilyn Stewart: You are in great condition. I can't believe it!

你状态也太好了吧，真不敢相信！
Episode 4 A Piece of Cake ACT III
27个相关单词

与课文关联的单词

pressure *

/ˈpreʃə(r)/n. (血的)压力

physical *

/ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l/n. 体检（体格检查）

knee

/niː/n. 膝关节

living

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/n. 生计，收入

scene *

/siːn/n. 风光

events

/ɪˈvents/n. 事件（event 的复数）

exercising

/ˈɛksəˌsaɪz/n. 运动健身

advertising

/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/n. 广告活动

class *

/klɑːs/n. 课程

stretch

/stretʃ/v. 伸展

switch

/swɪtʃ/v. 切换

sunrises

/ˈsʌnraiziz/n. 双手捧日

flat *

/flæt/v. 平背拉回

twists

/twɪsts/n. （身体）摆动

push *

/pʊʃ/v. 推

turn *

/tɜːn/v. 转动

hit *

/hɪt/v. 触、点、碰

excellent *

/ˈeksələnt/adj. 极好的

ideal *

/aɪˈdiːəl/adj. 理想的

heart *

/hɑːt/n. 心脏

condition *

/kənˈdɪʃn/n. 情况、状况

really *

/ˈriːəli/adv. 真的，是吗

invite *

/ɪnˈvaɪt/v. 邀请

legs

/leɡz/n. 大腿

arms

/ɑːmz/n. 胳膊、手臂

even *

/ˈiːv(ə)n/adv. 甚至

nope

/nəʊp/adv. 没有
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检查身体 更新于:2026-04-30 08:03:20

Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine. 你的血压是120/75，挺正常的。

over （用于血压、比分等）在...之上

  • My blood pressure was 130 over 85 this morning. 我今天早上的血压是130/85。
  • The final score was ten over three. 最终比分是十比三。
  • He's already over seventy years old. 他已经七十多岁了。
Normal 正常的Your temperature is perfectly normal. 你的体温完全正常。
Average 平均的/一般的He is of average height. 他中等身材。

When was your last complete physical? 你上次全身检查是什么时候？

complete physical 全面体检

  • The doctor recommended a complete physical once a year. 医生建议每年做一次全身检查。
  • I need to schedule a complete physical for my insurance. 为了保险，我得预约一次全面体检。
  • She just had a complete physical and everything is fine. 她刚做完全身检查，一切正常。
Check-up 例行检查I'm going to the dentist for a check-up. 我要去牙医那儿做个例行检查。
Medical exam 医疗体检You need a medical exam before joining the army. 入伍前你需要进行体检。

I am in perfect health. 我身体棒极了。

in perfect health 非常健康

  • Even at ninety, she is still in perfect health. 即便九十岁了，她的身体依然非常硬朗。
  • The doctor says the baby is in perfect health. 医生说宝宝发育得非常健康。
  • I feel in perfect health today! 我今天感觉状态拉满！
Fit as a fiddle 身体非常健康（习语）My grandfather is 80 but fit as a fiddle. 我爷爷80岁了，但身体好得很。
In good shape 状态不错/身材好You look in good shape after all that exercise. 坚持锻炼后你看起来状态不错。

What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart? 斯特华特先生，您是做什么工作的？

do for a living 以此为生 / 做什么工作

  • What does your father do for a living? 你父亲是做什么工作的？
  • I do photography for a living. 我靠摄影为生。
  • It's hard to make a living as an artist. 作为艺术家，维持生计挺不容易。
Occupation 职业（正式）Please state your name and occupation. 请说明您的姓名和职业。
Profession （专业性较强的）职业She is a lawyer by profession. 她的职业是律师。

Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class? 你有没有想过给有氧操班拍点照？

think of doing [something] 考虑做某事

  • Have you ever thought of moving to another city? 你有没有想过搬到别的城市去？
  • I'm thinking of buying a new car. 我在考虑买辆新车。
  • She thought of joining the music club. 她考虑过加入音乐俱乐部。
Consider 考虑（更正式）We are considering your proposal. 我们正在考虑你的提议。
Ponder 沉思/仔细考虑He pondered the question for a long time. 他对着那个问题沉思了很久。

I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising. 我记不得以前拍过人们锻炼的照片。

remember doing [something] 记得（曾）做过某事

  • I remember turning off the lights before I left. 我记得离开前把灯关了。
  • Do you remember meeting her at the party? 你记得在派对上见过她吗？
  • He remembers visiting this museum as a child. 他记得小时候参观过这个博物馆。
Remember to do 记得去做某事（还未做）Please remember to buy some milk. 请记得买点牛奶。
Recall 回想起I can't recall his name right now. 我现在想不起他的名字了。

But don't you think it'd be a good subject? 但你不觉得这会是个很好的素材吗？

subject （艺术、摄影等的）题材 / 主题

  • Nature is his favorite subject for painting. 大自然是他最喜欢的绘画题材。
  • The subject of the photograph was an old bridge. 那张照片的主题是一座老桥。
  • She changed the subject because she was uncomfortable. 她因为觉得不舒服而转移了话题。
Theme 主题（通常指文学/深层含义）The theme of the movie is friendship. 这部电影的主题是友谊。
Topic 话题 / 题目Today's topic for discussion is environmental protection. 今天讨论的话题是环保。

Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give you and Mrs. Stewart a month of classes — free. 也许你可以来拍拍课，然后我可以免费送你和你太太一个月的课程。

free 免费的 / 自由的

  • Buy one, get one free! 买一送一！
  • The museum is free on Sundays. 这家博物馆周日免费。
  • Are you free this evening? 你今晚有空吗？
Complimentary 免费赠送的（正式）The hotel provides complimentary breakfast. 酒店提供免费早餐。
For free 免费地They gave away samples for free. 他们免费发放样品。

How about today? 今天怎么样？

How about ...? （提出建议）...怎么样？

  • How about a cup of coffee? 喝杯咖啡怎么样？
  • How about going to the cinema tonight? 今晚去电影院怎么样？
  • I'm busy now. How about tomorrow? 我现在很忙。明天怎么样？
What about ...怎么样（与 How about 相似）What about the project we discussed? 我们讨论的那个项目怎么样了？
Why not 为什么不...呢Why not try this new restaurant? 为什么不试试这家新餐厅呢？
有氧运动 更新于:2026-04-30 08:04:48

Are we ready to go? 咱们准备好开始了吗？

ready to go 准备就绪 / 准备好出发

  • Wait for me, I'm almost ready to go. 等我一下，我马上就准备好了。
  • The team is ready to go for the big game. 队伍已经为这场大赛准备就绪了。
  • Everything is packed and we are ready to go. 东西都收拾好了，我们可以出发了。
Set to go 准备好出发We are all set to go on our vacation. 我们要去度假，一切都准备好了。
Good to go 没问题/可以开始了Your car has been fixed and is good to go. 你的车修好了，可以开了。

Let's get in our lines. 大家排好队。

get in lines 排成行 / 排队

  • The teacher asked the children to get in lines. 老师让孩子们排好队。
  • Please get in line and wait for your turn. 请排队等候。
  • We had to get in a long line to buy the tickets. 我们不得不排长队买票。
Queue up 排队（英式口语常用）People began to queue up outside the store. 人们开始在商店门口排起队来。
Fall in 排成队（通常指军队或正式场合）The soldiers were ordered to fall in. 士兵们接到命令排成纵队。

We 're going to take it slow first. 咱们先慢着点儿来。

take it slow 慢慢来 / 不着急

  • The doctor told him to take it slow after the surgery. 医生告诉他手术后要慢慢恢复，别着急。
  • You're learning fast, but let's take it slow for today. 你学得挺快，但咱们今天还是先慢点来。
  • We've just met, so I want to take it slow. 我们才刚认识，所以我想慢慢发展。
Take one's time 不急/慢慢做Take your time, there's no rush. 慢慢来，别催。
Go easy 慢慢来 / 放松点Go easy on the exercise at first. 刚开始锻炼的时候节奏放慢点。

What is wrong with you? 你这是怎么了？/ 你没事儿吧？

What is wrong with ...? ……怎么了？/ ……出什么毛病了？

  • What is wrong with this computer? It's so slow. 这电脑怎么回事？太慢了。
  • I can see you're upset. What is wrong with you today? 我看你不太高兴，你今天怎么了？
  • There is nothing wrong with the car. 这车一点毛病都没有。
What's the matter? 怎么了？What's the matter? You look pale. 怎么了？你脸色看起来很苍白。
What's up? 怎么了？/ 发生什么了？What's up with him lately? 他最近怎么怪怪的？

I have ideal blood pressure. 我的血压非常理想。

ideal 理想的 / 完美的

  • This is an ideal place for a picnic. 这真是个野餐的理想去处。
  • The weather was ideal for a day at the beach. 这天气去海边玩简直太完美了。
  • She is the ideal candidate for the job. 她是这份工作的理想人选。
Perfect 完美的The sunset was absolutely perfect. 那落日简直完美极了。
Optimal 最适宜的 / 最佳的These are the optimal conditions for growth. 这些是生长的最适宜条件。

In other words, I'm in wonderful condition. 换句话说，我的身体状态棒极了。

in ... condition 处于……的状态/情况

  • The old car is still in excellent condition. 这辆旧车车况依然非常好。
  • You need to be in good condition to run a marathon. 跑马拉松需要你有良好的身体素质。
  • The house was in a terrible condition after the party. 派对结束后，这房子简直乱成一团。
In shape 身体状况好/身材好He’s in great shape for his age. 以他的年纪来说，他的身体状况非常好。
That is to say 也就是说He is busy; that is to say, he can't come. 他很忙，也就是说，他来不了了。

And don't forget to invite Susan for dinner. 还有别忘了请苏珊来吃晚饭。

don't forget to [do] 别忘了做某事

  • Don't forget to lock the door when you leave. 走的时候别忘了锁门。
  • Don't forget to call your mother on her birthday. 别忘了你妈过生日的时候给她打个电话。
  • Whatever you do, don't forget to bring your passport. 不管干啥，千万别忘了带护照。
Remember to 记得去做Please remember to buy some milk. 请记得买点儿牛奶。
Bear in mind 牢记Bear in mind that we need to finish early. 牢记咱们得早点儿干完。

And your legs don't hurt? 你的腿难道就不疼吗？

hurt （身体部位）疼痛 / 受伤

  • My feet hurt after walking all day. 走了一整天路，我的脚好疼。
  • Where does it hurt? 你哪儿疼？
  • Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife. 小心别被那把刀伤着自己。
Ache 持续地隐隐作痛My back aches from sitting too long. 坐太久了，我的腰酸疼。
Painful 令人疼痛的（形容词）It was a painful experience for everyone. 对每个人来说，这都是一次痛苦的经历。

I can't believe it! 我简直不敢相信！

can't believe 不敢相信 / 难以置信

  • I can't believe it's already June! 我真不敢相信都已经六月了！
  • She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the gift. 看到礼物时，她简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
  • Can you believe he actually said that? 你信吗？他居然真那么说了！
Unbelievable 不可思议的The view from the top is unbelievable. 山顶的景色简直不可思议。
Hard to swallow 难以置信 / 难以接受His story was a bit hard to swallow. 他的故事听起来有点儿让人难以置信。

In the heat of the moment 一时冲动；在情绪激动时

Episode 4 A Piece of Cake ACT III