Discussing Pet Behavior Issues
A pet owner consults with a veterinarian or pet trainer about their pet's problematic behavior, such as excessive barking, aggression, or house-training issues.
宠物主人向兽医或宠物训练师咨询他们宠物的行为问题,例如过度吠叫、攻击性或如厕训练问题。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
barking
The sound a dog makes by opening and closing its mouth quickly, often to alert or express emotion; in pet care, it's a common behavior issue.
狗通过快速开合嘴巴发出的声音,通常用于警戒或表达情感;在宠物护理中,它是一种常见的行为问题。
excessive
More than what is normal or needed; for example, excessive barking means the dog barks too much and too often.
超过正常或所需;例如,过度的吠叫意味着狗叫得太多且太频繁。
disruptive
Causing disturbance or problems to daily life; like a pet's barking that interrupts peace at home.
造成日常生活中的干扰或问题;就像宠物的吠叫声打扰了家中的宁静。
anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear; in pets, it can cause behaviors like pacing or chewing.
一种担心、紧张或恐惧的感觉;在宠物中,它可能导致像踱步或咀嚼这样的行为。
house-trained
Trained to use the bathroom outside or in a specific place, not inside the house; important for good pet manners.
训练在屋外或特定地点使用厕所,而不是在屋内;对良好的宠物礼仪很重要。
separation anxiety
A type of anxiety pets feel when left alone by their owners, leading to behaviors like barking or accidents.
宠物在被主人单独留下时感受到的一种焦虑类型,导致如吠叫或事故等行为。
check-up
A routine medical exam to check for health problems; vets use it to rule out illnesses in pets.
常规体检,用于检查健康问题;兽医用它来排除宠物的疾病。
desensitization
A training method to gradually reduce fear or reaction to something, like a pet getting used to being left alone.
一种训练方法,用于逐渐减少对某事物的恐惧或反应,例如宠物习惯被独自留下。
puzzle toys
Interactive toys for pets that require problem-solving to get treats, helping with mental stimulation and reducing boredom.
需要解决问题以获得零食的宠物互动玩具,有助于心理刺激并减少无聊。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm a bit worried about Bella's recent barking.
This sentence expresses mild concern about a problem; use it when talking to a vet or expert. 'A bit' softens the worry, and 'recent' specifies the time; useful for starting a conversation about pet issues.
这句话表达了对问题的轻微担忧;在与兽医或专家交谈时使用它。'有点'软化了担忧,'最近'指定了时间;有助于开始关于宠物问题的对话。
Tell me more about it.
A polite way to ask for more details; common in consultations. The imperative 'tell me' is direct but friendly in professional settings; practice this to encourage others to explain.
一种礼貌地请求更多细节的方式;在咨询中常见。祈使句“告诉我”在专业环境中直接但友好;练习这个来鼓励他人解释。
She barks non-stop when left alone.
Describes a pet's behavior with 'non-stop' meaning continuously; use 'when' for conditions. This pattern helps explain ongoing problems; grammar note: present simple for habits.
描述宠物的行为,其中'non-stop'意为连续不断地;条件使用'when'。这种模式有助于解释持续存在的问题;语法说明:习惯使用一般现在时。
It sounds like Bella might be experiencing some separation anxiety.
Suggests a possible cause using 'it sounds like' for opinions based on description, and 'might be' for uncertainty. Useful for giving advice; shows how to soften diagnoses.
使用 '听起来像' 来建议基于描述的意见,并用 '可能' 表示不确定性来提出可能原因。有助于给出建议;展示如何缓和诊断。
Does she show any other signs of anxiety?
A yes/no question to gather more information; 'any other' means additional examples. Use in interviews or consultations; question form with 'does' for third person.
一个是/否问题,用于收集更多信息;'any other' 意为额外的例子。在访谈或咨询中使用;使用 'does' 的疑问形式适用于第三人称。
What kind of strategies would that involve?
Asks for details on methods using 'what kind of' for types, and conditional 'would' for hypothetical. Practical for seeking solutions; helps in planning pet training.
使用 'what kind of' 询问类型,并使用条件 'would' 询问假设情况下的方法细节。实际用于寻求解决方案;有助于规划宠物训练。
It often involves desensitization to your departure.
Explains a process with 'it often involves' for common actions; 'to your departure' uses preposition for the trigger. Useful for describing training; present simple for general truths.
使用 'it often involves' 解释常见动作的过程;'to your departure' 使用介词表示触发因素。有助于描述训练;现在简单式用于一般真理。
Should we schedule a follow-up for a more detailed plan?
Suggests a next step with modal 'should' for recommendation, and 'schedule' for arranging appointments. Use in medical or service talks; question form invites agreement.
建议下一步,使用情态动词 'should' 表示推荐,以及 'schedule' 表示安排预约。在医疗或服务对话中使用;疑问形式邀请同意。