Payment and Scheduling Follow-up
Paying the bill for the veterinary services and, if necessary, scheduling a follow-up appointment or next check-up.
支付兽医服务的费用，如果需要，预约复诊或下一次体检。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
check-up
A routine medical examination to ensure good health, often used for pets or people. In this dialogue, it refers to Luna's veterinary visit.
一项例行体检，以确保健康，通常用于宠物或人。在这个对话中，它指的是Luna的兽医访问。
vaccinations
Injections given to prevent diseases. For pets, annual vaccinations protect against common illnesses like rabies.
用于预防疾病的注射。对于宠物，每年的疫苗接种可以保护它们免受狂犬病等常见疾病的侵害。
total
The complete amount or sum, especially for a bill. Here, it's the final cost of services: 'the total is $125.'
完整的金额或总和，特别是针对账单。这里，是服务的最终成本：'总计是125美元。'
annual
Happening once a year. In pet care, an annual check-up means visiting the vet every year for wellness.
每年发生一次。在宠物护理中，年度体检意味着每年为健康维护访问兽医。
reminder
Something that helps you remember an event, like a phone alert or email. Useful for scheduling future appointments.
帮助你记住事件的东西，比如手机警报或电子邮件。用于安排未来的预约很有用。
lethargy
A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. In the dialogue, it's a possible mild side effect after vaccinations.
一种疲倦或缺乏能量的感觉。在对话中，这是接种疫苗后可能的轻微副作用。
soreness
Mild pain or tenderness, often at an injury or injection site. Pets might show this after getting a shot.
轻微疼痛或压痛，通常发生在受伤或注射部位。宠物在接种后可能表现出这种情况。
receipt
A document proving payment for services or goods. Always keep it for records, like after paying a vet bill.
证明支付服务或商品的文档。请始终保留以备记录，例如支付兽医账单后。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Are you ready to check out?
This polite question means 'Are you ready to pay the bill and leave?' It's useful at the end of services like doctor or vet visits. The phrase 'check out' is common in American English for completing a transaction.
这个礼貌的问题意思是‘您准备好支付账单并离开吗？’它在医生或兽医就诊等服务结束时很有用。‘check out’这个短语在美国英语中常用于完成交易。
What's the total for today?
A direct way to ask for the final bill amount. Use this when paying for services. 'Total' refers to the sum, and 'for today' specifies the current visit, making it clear and practical.
一种直接询问最终账单金额的方式。在支付服务费用时使用。“Total”指总额，“for today”指定当前访问，使其清晰且实用。
Would you like to pay with card or cash?
This offers payment choices politely using 'would you like' for courtesy. It's a common question in stores or clinics. Grammar note: It's a yes/no question with alternatives, helpful for service interactions.
这使用 'would you like' 以礼貌的方式提供支付选择。这是商店或诊所常见的提问。语法笔记：这是一个带有备选的 yes/no 问题，有助于服务互动。
When should we bring her in again?
Asks about the timing for a follow-up visit. 'Bring her in' means to take the pet to the vet. Useful for scheduling; 'we' includes the family, showing politeness in pet care contexts.
询问后续就诊的时间。'Bring her in' 意思是带宠物去兽医那里。有助于预约；'we' 包括家庭成员，在宠物护理语境中显示礼貌。
I can set up a reminder for you, or we can schedule it now if you prefer.
Offers options for future planning. 'Set up' means to arrange, and 'if you prefer' shows flexibility. This sentence demonstrates conditional choices, great for customer service or appointments.
提供未来规划选项。“Set up”意为“安排”，“if you prefer”显示灵活性。此句展示条件选择，适合客服或预约。
Keep an eye on her for any mild lethargy or soreness at the injection site.
Gives advice to monitor symptoms after treatment. 'Keep an eye on' is an idiom meaning 'watch carefully.' Useful for post-care instructions; 'mild' softens the concern, common in medical advice.
提供治疗后监测症状的建议。“Keep an eye on”是一个习语，意思是“仔细观察”。适用于事后护理指导；“mild”缓和了担忧，在医疗建议中很常见。
If anything seems really off, don't hesitate to call us.
Encourages contacting if problems arise. 'Seems off' means appears wrong, informal and reassuring. 'Don't hesitate' urges action without delay. Practical for health scenarios to build trust.
鼓励在问题出现时联系。'Seems off' 意思是看起来不对劲，非正式且令人安心。'Don't hesitate' 敦促立即行动。在健康场景中实用，可建立信任。
Thanks so much for everything, and please tell Dr. Lee we appreciate it.
A polite way to express gratitude at the end of a service. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'we appreciate it' shows group appreciation. Use this to end interactions warmly.
服务结束时表达感激的礼貌方式。「Thanks so much」强调感谢，「we appreciate it」显示集体感激。使用此句以温暖的方式结束互动。