Shopping for Pet Supplies
A pet owner is at a pet store, asking a store assistant for recommendations on pet food, toys, bedding, or other essential supplies for their particular type of pet.
宠物主人在宠物店里，向店员询问适合他们特定类型宠物的宠物食品、玩具、垫子或其他必需品的推荐。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
adopted
To adopt means to take an animal into your home and care for it as your own pet, like from a shelter.
收养意味着将动物带回家，像自己的宠物一样照顾它，比如从收容所。
overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed means you are confused or stressed because there are too many choices or options to handle easily.
感到不堪重负意味着你因为有太多选择或选项而无法轻松处理而感到困惑或压力。
essential
Essential means something that is very important and necessary, without which you can't do something properly.
Essential 意味着某种非常重要且必要的东西，没有它你就无法正确地做某事。
kitten
A kitten is a baby cat, usually under one year old, that needs special care like soft food and play.
小猫是小猫，通常不到一岁，需要特殊的照顾，如软食和玩耍。
litter box
A litter box is a container filled with absorbent material where cats go to the bathroom indoors.
猫砂盆是一个填充了吸水材料的容器，猫在室内使用它上厕所。
sensitivities
Sensitivities refer to allergies or reactions to certain foods or things that can make an animal sick or uncomfortable.
敏感性指的是对某些食物或事物的过敏或反应，这些可能会让动物生病或感到不适。
playful
Playful describes someone or an animal that likes to play a lot and is full of energy and fun.
顽皮的描述某人或动物，他们喜欢大量玩耍，充满能量和乐趣。
scratching post
A scratching post is a tall post covered in material for cats to scratch their claws on, helping to protect furniture.
猫抓柱是一个用材料覆盖的高柱子，让猫抓爪子，帮助保护家具。
machine washable
Machine washable means an item can be safely cleaned in a washing machine, which is convenient for pet owners.
机洗可意思是物品可以在洗衣机中安全清洗，这对宠物主人来说很方便。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Could you recommend some essential supplies for a first-time cat owner?
This is a polite way to ask for advice using 'could you' for requests. It's useful when shopping and seeking recommendations, showing you're new to something.
这是使用 'could you' 来请求建议的礼貌方式。在购物并寻求推荐时很有用，显示你对某事是新手。
Congratulations on your new addition.
This sentence congratulates someone on a new pet, where 'addition' means a new family member. Use it to be friendly and positive in conversations about pets.
这句话是恭喜某人有了新的宠物，这里'addition'指的是新的家庭成员。在谈论宠物的对话中使用它来友好且积极。
What kind of food do you recommend? There are so many brands.
This asks for a specific suggestion with 'what kind of' and explains a problem. It's practical for shopping when overwhelmed by choices, using simple question structure.
这使用'什么类型的'来请求具体建议，并解释了一个问题。它在选择过多时对购物很实用，使用简单的问句结构。
I'd suggest something high in protein and specifically formulated for growth.
'I'd suggest' is a polite way to give advice, with 'high in protein' describing nutritional needs. Use this pattern to recommend products based on needs.
'I'd suggest' 是一种礼貌地给出建议的方式，其中 'high in protein' 描述了营养需求。使用这种模式来根据需求推荐产品。
Do you know if your kitten has any sensitivities?
This is an indirect question using 'do you know if' to ask about possible allergies. It's important for health discussions and shows care in pet advice.
这是一个使用 'do you know if' 的间接问题，用于询问可能的过敏情况。在健康讨论中很重要，并显示出在宠物建议中的关怀。
A scratching post is also crucial to protect your furniture.
'Is crucial' means very important, and 'to protect' shows purpose. Use this to explain why an item is needed, helping in persuasive recommendations.
‘Is crucial’ 表示非常重要，‘to protect’ 表示目的。使用这个来解释为什么需要某件物品，有助于说服性推荐。
Machine washable is definitely a plus!
This agrees and highlights a benefit with 'a plus' meaning an advantage. It's casual and useful for expressing approval of product features.
这同意并突出了一个好处，其中‘a plus’意思是优势。它随意且有用，用于表达对产品特征的认可。
You're very welcome! Let me know if you have any more questions.
'You're very welcome' responds to thanks politely, and 'let me know if' offers future help. Use this in service situations to end conversations helpfully.
“You're very welcome”是对感谢的礼貌回应，“let me know if”提供未来的帮助。在服务场合中使用此短语，以帮助性方式结束对话。