原版英语对话：Calling in Sick(1)

A: Good morning, is this Ryan?
B: You are speaking with Ryan. How can I help you?
A: Ryan, this is Malia, and I need to call in sick today.
B: What seems to be the problem?
A: I went hiking and have terrible poison oak.
B: When did you get that?
A: I think I got it on Saturday, but it just showed up today.
B: What are you doing for it?
A: The doctor prescribed an ointment¹ and gave me a shot.
B: Good. You probably should be much better by tomorrow.
 

1 ointment   

n.药膏，油膏，软膏

参考例句：

• Your foot will feel better after the application of this ointment.敷用这药膏后，你的脚会感到舒服些。
• This herbal ointment will help to close up your wound quickly.这种中草药膏会帮助你的伤口很快愈合。