【健康】患感冒-Having a Cold

A: How are you feeling today?

B: I have a terrible cold!

A: Where do you think you picked that up?

B: A lot of people in my gym have it. Maybe I got it from the equipment.

A: Have you taken anything for it?

B: I think that I am just going to rest and drink plenty of liquids for a while.

A: Yes, staying rested and hydrated is really important.

B: My mother also has this special potion with hot wine, cayenne pepper, and sugar that works¹ miracles².

A: You might want to ask the pharmacist for his suggestions if you get any worse.

B: Yes, if my symptoms don't pass in a few days, I will ask for help.

1 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

2 miracles   

n.奇迹( miracle的名词复数 )；奇事；令人惊奇的事；非凡的事

参考例句：

• He can do miracles with a few kitchen leftovers. 他能用厨房里几样剩饭做出一顿美餐。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This tonic will work miracles for your depression. 这种补药对治疗你的忧郁症十分有效。 来自《简明英汉词典》