I can certainly picture being ill.

我肯定能够想象自己生病。

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Being ill, I had plenty of time at my disposal.

因为我有病，所以有大量的时间供我支配。

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Delays in diagnosis can lead to patients being ill for longer.

诊断的延迟会使病人病得更久。

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The claim, however, is not that I can't picture being ill or dying.

而这种说法，不是说我无法想象自己重病垂死。

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I can certainly picture being ill.

我肯定能够想象自己生病。

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Well, the reason for thinking otherwise, the reason for not being utterly dismissive of this suggestion, is that when people get ill, terminally ill, it often seems to take them by surprise.

其他的想法产生的原因，人们没有完全摒弃这个假设的原因，是当人们得病，病入膏肓时，这通常让人措手不及。

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