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药店购物Pharmacy Shopping

在国外药店购买非处方药品、了解药品用法和注意事项 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 药剂师.

Shopping · 购物21 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Buying OTC Medicine · 买非处方药

basic
You

Hi, I have a bad cold. Can you recommend something for a sore throat and runny nose?

你好,我感冒了比较严重。能推荐治喉咙痛和流鼻涕的药吗?

Sure. Are you taking any other medications right now? And do you have any allergies?

好的。您现在在吃其他药吗?有药物过敏吗?

You

No allergies, and I'm not taking anything else. I just need something that works fast.

没有过敏,也没在吃其他药。我就想要见效快的。

I'd recommend DayQuil for daytime — it won't make you drowsy. For nighttime, NyQuil will help you sleep. This combo pack has both. Take two capsules every four to six hours.

我推荐白天吃 DayQuil——不会犯困。晚上吃 NyQuil,帮助睡眠。这个组合装两个都有。每四到六小时吃两粒。

You

Great. Do you also have throat lozenges? My throat is really scratchy.

好的。有润喉糖吗?我喉咙特别痒。

Yes, these Ricola lozenges are very popular. They're herbal and sugar-free. Or if you want something stronger, these Cepacol ones have a numbing agent that really helps with the pain.

有的,这款 Ricola 润喉糖很受欢迎,草本配方无糖。如果想要效果更强的,这款 Cepacol 含麻醉成分,能有效缓解疼痛。

You

I'll take the Cepacol ones. How much is everything together?

我要 Cepacol 的。一共多少钱?

The DayQuil/NyQuil combo is $15.99 and the lozenges are $6.49. Your total is $22.48 plus tax. Do you need a bag?

DayQuil/NyQuil 组合装15.99美元,润喉糖6.49美元。一共22.48美元加税。需要袋子吗?

💡 美国药店标价不含税,结账时会加上消费税,各州税率不同。

You

Yes, please. Can I pay with Apple Pay?

要的。可以用 Apple Pay 吗?

Absolutely. Just tap your phone here. And remember — drink plenty of fluids and get some rest. If your symptoms don't improve in a few days, you should see a doctor.

可以的,手机靠一下这里就行。记得多喝水多休息。如果几天后症状没有好转,建议去看医生。

Travel Health Essentials · 旅行健康用品

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I'm looking for sunscreen. We're going to the beach tomorrow and I forgot to pack mine.

不好意思,我想买防晒霜。我们明天去海边,我忘带了。

No problem. What SPF are you looking for? We have SPF 30, 50, and 70. For the beach, I'd recommend at least SPF 50, and make sure it's water-resistant.

没问题。您要多少倍防晒的?我们有 SPF 30、50 和 70 的。去海边的话我建议至少 SPF 50,而且要防水的。

You

SPF 50 sounds good. Do you have anything for sensitive skin? My wife breaks out easily.

SPF 50 的就行。有敏感肌用的吗?我太太皮肤容易过敏。

This Neutrogena one is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic — great for sensitive skin. It's a mineral sunscreen, so it sits on top of the skin instead of being absorbed.

这款露得清的无香精、低敏——很适合敏感肌。它是物理防晒,涂在皮肤表面而不是被吸收。

You

Perfect. I also need motion sickness pills — we're taking a boat tour. And some Band-Aids.

好的。我还需要晕车药——我们要坐船游览。还要一些创可贴。

For motion sickness, Dramamine works well. Take it 30 minutes before you get on the boat. It might make you a little drowsy though. Band-Aids are in aisle 3 — we have regular and waterproof ones.

晕船的话,Dramamine 效果不错。上船前30分钟吃。不过可能会有点犯困。创可贴在3号过道——有普通的和防水的。

You

I'll take the waterproof Band-Aids. Is there a non-drowsy option for the motion sickness?

我要防水创可贴。晕船药有不犯困的吗?

Yes, Bonine is the non-drowsy formula. Same active ingredient but it's less likely to make you sleepy. It's a couple dollars more though.

有的,Bonine 是不犯困配方。同样的有效成分,但不太容易让人瞌睡。不过贵几美元。

You

I'll go with Bonine. That's everything — sunscreen, motion sickness pills, and Band-Aids.

我要 Bonine。就这些——防晒霜、晕船药和创可贴。

Got it. Your total is $38.75. The sunscreen is buy one get one 50% off this week, so I'll add a second one for you at half price if you'd like. That way you and your wife each have one.

好的。一共38.75美元。防晒霜这周买一送一半价,需要的话我帮你加一瓶半价的。这样你和你太太一人一瓶。

You

Oh, great deal! Yes, please add another one. Thank you so much for your help.

哦,太划算了!加一瓶吧。非常感谢你的帮助。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

medications

药物

allergies

过敏

drowsy

犯困的

combo pack

组合装

capsules

胶囊

every four to six hours

每四到六小时

lozenges

润喉糖

herbal

草本的

sugar-free

无糖的

numbing agent

麻醉成分

plus tax

加税

tap your phone

手机靠一下

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 美国药店标价不含税,结账时会加上消费税,各州税率不同。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "pharmacy shopping" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I have a bad cold. Can you recommend something for a sore throat and runny nose?" (你好,我感冒了比较严重。能推荐治喉咙痛和流鼻涕的药吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "pharmacy shopping"?
You may hear: "Sure. Are you taking any other medications right now? And do you have any allergies?" (好的。您现在在吃其他药吗?有药物过敏吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Pharmacy Shopping" scene?
This scene contains 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering buying otc medicine, travel health essentials.
Are there cultural tips for "pharmacy shopping" in English-speaking countries?
美国药店标价不含税,结账时会加上消费税,各州税率不同。

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