医学院校硕士研究生英语读与写Unit-6.ppt

Analysis of the text 10) But this would be no easy task given the patients refused treatment are likely to be the most expensive to care for. (Paragraph 5) given: under the condition of, if, since, now that... Example: Given the same provision, I would have done it better than he did. * Analysis of the text 11) That could work, but it is no sure bet. (Paragraph 6) Patients can do that, but they may not get the wanted result. bet n. one on which a stake can be placed 被下赌注的对象 Example: Our team is a sure bet to win. * Analysis of the text 12) But even though a lawsuit could be successful in theory, it might very well prove utterly impracticable to pursue. （Paragraph 7） impracticable & impractical: Impracticable applies to a course of action that is impossible to carry out or put into practice; impractical, though it can be used in this way, also can be weaker in sense, suggesting that the course of action would yield an insufficient return or would have little practical value. * Analysis of the text 13) Lawyers often charge hundreds of dollars an hour, meaning that a fully litigated case, even without appeals, could cost literally tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Paragraph 7) ..., if not...: the expression shows a concessive implication. Example: Laughter is very important, if not indispensable, in our life. * Analysis of the text 14) ...having very deep pockets, the hospital administration would not be concerned in the least about the cost of their lawyers. (Paragraph 8) Considering their relatively solid finances, the hospital administration would not mind at all asking for help from lawyers, even if the costs are high. * Analysis of the text 15) If fully unleashed, the hospital's corporate lawyers could file enough motions... to the point that you, quite literally, could litigate yourself into bankruptcy. （Paragraph 8） Even when they are charged with a lawsuit, they can afford both the money and the time to deal with it … until