The apothecary came, and having examined his patient, said, as might be supposed, that she had caught a violent cold, and that they must endeavour to get the better of it.
1.apothecary[ə'pɒθɪk(ə)rɪ]药剂师
2.catch a cold感冒
3.endeavour [ɪn’devə]尽力
endeavour to do sth尽力去做
4.get the better of sth 战胜;成功解决