Gravely ill, a man went to the doctor with his wife. After the examination the physician motioned for the wife to meet him in the hallway.
一个人得了重病，老婆随着他去看大夫。检查过后，大夫示意患者的老婆到走廊见他。
Your husband is very sick, the doctor said, but there are three things you can do to ensure his survival. First, fix him three healthful, delicious meals a day. Next, give him a stress-free environment , and don't complain about anything. Finally, make passionate1 love to him every day.
你老公病得非常重，大夫说，但有三件事可保住他的性命。第一，1日三餐，要营养美味。第二，给他一个轻松的环境，不要抱怨。第三，天天都对他倾注炽热的爱。
On the drive home the husband asked, What did the doctor say?
在驱车回家的路上，老公问道：大夫说了什么？
I'm sorry, she said, but you're not going to make it.
非常遗憾，她说，你活不成了。
Notes:
gravely adv.特别紧急地
physician n.大夫
motion v.以动作或手示意
ensure v.保证
survival n.存活
stress-free adj.没重压的
complain（about）v.抱怨；发牢骚
passionate adj.热烈的
