Blood pressure

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定义

blood pressure: 血压 idiom
(He suffers from) high blood pressure: (他患了)高血压 idiom
blood: 血,血液 noun

示例

  • "Dr. Loblaw : Your blood pressure is normal, temperature as well."
  • "I will not let my little Icarus suffer the same fate as my poor husband: stress is a very dangerous thing, and Icarus will be staying at home with me until his blood pressure drops."
  • "My doctor has diagnosed me with high blood pressure, I've been sweating like a pig and I haven't had a good night's sleep in weeks!"
  • ""Sleep is essential... at least 8 hours for most adults... lack of sleep leads to bad health... high blood pressure... heart disease... poor performance at work"... Ey up, that sounds serious!"
  • "His heart attack was caused by high blood pressure brought on by his high-stress job."
  • "Insufficient or poor-quality sleep increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as the probability of making risky decisions."
  • "Smithson argues that stress starts to pose serious threats such as permanent damage to brain cells (which has linked high stress levels to alzheimer's disease and strokes) and high blood pressure (the link between stress and heart attacks) only when the stress is allowed to build up over a long period of time."
  • "DISCLAIMER: For safety reasons, participants are required to be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems. It is advisable to bring a spare pair of underpants."
练习 1
It's time to get naked... and answer a few vocabulary questions with Dr. Loblaw!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard


This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your . Lub, Dub, mmkay!"

This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"

This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"

This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a , mmkay?"

This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"

It's time to get naked... and answer a few vocabulary questions with Dr. Loblaw!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms, most were used in the dialogue you just heard


This term refers to the rhythm or cadence of one of the most powerful internal organs in the body. "Okay, I'm going to put on my stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat 1. Lub, Dub, mmkay!"

This term refers to written instructions from a doctor to a patient or pharmacist. "I'm going to write you a prescription 2 for anti-depressants, antibiotics, and some Viagra, just in case, mmkay?"

This 2-word term refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies. "You have a history of high blood 3 pressure 4 in your family, so you should avoid rich foods and stress, mmkay?"

This term refers to a pain located in the head. "You should take some aspirin if you have a headache 5, mmkay?"

This is one of the most common ailments encountered. It usually involves sneezing, coughing and a runny nose and can be caused by allergies, a virus or bacteria. This term was NOT used in the dialogue. "It seems you have a cold 6 Mr. Jones. You should rest, drink a lot of fluids and stay warm, mmkay?"
1 heartbeat: The "heartbeat" is the sound and movement produced by the heart. "Lub" and "dub" are the names given to the two-part process of the "heartbeat". In this dialogue, Dr. Loblaw listens to Brian's heartbeat, then tells him that it is normal.
2 prescription: A "prescription" refers to written indications for treatment or medication either from a doctor to a pharmacist, or directly from a doctor to a patient.
3 blood: "Blood" is the liquid of life. It courses through our body bringing oxygen to our system. In this scene, Dr. Loblaw states that Brian's blood pressure is normal. Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies (against the arterial walls).
4 pressure: "Pressure" (both literally and figuratively) refers to the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, person, etc. In this case, "blood pressure" refers to the force exerted by the blood circulating in our bodies (against the arterial walls).
5 headache: A "headache" describes pain or hurting in the head. Example: The music was so loud it gave me a headache. In this dialogue, Dr. Loblaw asks Brian if he suffers from "headaches". Note that this term is made up of two words: "head" + "ache". An "ache" on its own describes a painful sensation, and is a common suffix used to describe many types of pain: stomach ache, back ache, ear ache etc.
6 cold: A "cold" is a viral condition which is often characterized by sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. This term wasn't used in the dialogue.
练习 2
"High blood pressure" is a synonym of:

"High blood pressure" is a synonym of:
This isn't the right answer. "Sweating" is excreting perspiration through the skin. We sweat in hot weather, or when we're doing exercise.
This is the best choice here. "High blood pressure" is when the pressure or tension in our blood flow is elevated to an unhealthy level. Obesity and excess sodium consumption can both cause high blood pressure. People who suffer from hypertension are at increased risk of heart attacks. Poor Icarus is suffering from high blood pressure!
This isn't the right answer. "Insomnia" sufferers have a hard time sleeping. This is not synonymous with "high blood pressure".
This isn't the right answer. Reducing stress can actually help some people to avoid contracting high blood pressure: the terms are not synonymous.

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