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，妻子伴随他去看医生。检查过后，医生示意病人的妻子到走廊见他。

　　"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.

　　“你丈夫病得很重，”医生说，“但有三件事可保住他的性命。第一，一日三餐，要营养美味。第二，给他一个轻松的环境，不要抱怨。第三，每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，丈夫问道：“医生说了什么？”

　　"I'm sorry, " she said, "but you're not going to make it.

　　“很遗憾，”她说，“你活不成了。”

　　Notes:

　　gravely adv.特别严重地

　　physician n.医生

　　motion v.以动作或手示意

　　ensure v.保证

　　survival n.生存

　　stress-free adj.没有压力的

　　complain（about）v.抱怨；发牢骚

　　passionate adj.热烈的