Shopping for Pet Food & Supplies
A pet owner is at a pet store, looking for a specific type of pet food or new pet toy. They might ask a store employee for help or advice.
一位宠物主人在宠物店里，寻找特定类型的宠物食品或新的宠物玩具。他们可能会向店员寻求帮助或建议。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
sensitive stomachs
This phrase means a pet's digestive system that gets upset easily, like causing diarrhea or vomiting. Use it when asking for special food for pets with tummy problems.
这个短语指的是宠物的消化系统容易不适，比如引起腹泻或呕吐。在为有胃部问题的宠物请求特殊食物时使用。
wet food
Canned or moist pet food that comes in a pouch or tin, often more flavorful and hydrating than dry types. It's good for picky eaters or as a treat.
罐装或湿润的宠物食品，以袋或罐形式，通常比干粮更有味道和水分补充。适合挑食的宠物或作为零食。
dry kibble
Crunchy, pellet-shaped pet food that is dry and usually cheaper to store. It's the most common type for daily feeding and helps clean teeth.
脆脆的、颗粒状的干燥宠物食品，通常存储成本更低。它是最常见的日常喂养类型，并有助于清洁牙齿。
picky
Describes someone or an animal that is choosy and doesn't like many foods. For pets, it means they only eat certain things; say 'My dog is picky about treats.'
描述某人或动物挑剔，不喜欢很多食物。对于宠物来说，意味着它们只吃特定东西；比如说‘我的狗对零食很挑剔。’
grain-free
Food without grains like wheat or corn, often recommended for pets with allergies. It's a common label on pet food packages for healthier options.
不含谷物（如小麦或玉米）的食物，通常推荐给有過敏的宠物。这是宠物食品包装上常见的标签，用于提供更健康的选项。
probiotics
Helpful bacteria added to food to support digestion and gut health. They're like yogurt for humans but for pets; useful in food for sensitive stomachs.
添加到食物中的有益细菌，以支持消化和肠道健康。它们就像人类吃的酸奶，但针对宠物；对敏感胃的食物很有用。
pâté
A smooth, soft food like a paste, often made from fish or meat for cats. It's easy to eat and appealing; pronounced 'pa-tay'.
一种光滑、柔软的像糊状的食物，通常由鱼或肉制成供猫食用。它易于食用且吸引人；发音为 'pa-tay'。
interactive toys
Toys that pets play with actively, like ones that move or require effort. They keep pets entertained and exercised; great for cats to chase or solve.
宠物主动玩耍的玩具，比如会移动或需要努力的玩具。它们能让宠物保持娱乐和运动；非常适合猫咪追逐或解决。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm looking for some new cat food.
This is a polite way to start asking for help in a store. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'I'm looking for' expresses your need. Use it when shopping for specific items to sound natural and courteous.
这是开始在商店寻求帮助的礼貌方式。「打扰了」用于吸引注意力，「我在找」表达你的需求。在购物特定物品时使用它，以听起来自然和有礼貌。
Do you have anything for sensitive stomachs?
A question to ask for specialized products. It uses 'do you have' for availability and specifies the problem. Useful in pet stores or pharmacies when seeking items for health issues; shows you're informed.
这是一个用来询问专业产品的提问。它使用 'do you have' 来确认可用性并指定问题。在宠物店或药店寻找健康问题相关物品时很有用；显示你有见识。
Are you looking for wet food or dry kibble?
This offers choices politely with 'or' to clarify preferences. It's a common sales question; practice it to help customers or ask in stores. The structure helps narrow down options quickly.
这使用'或'礼貌地提供选择，以澄清偏好。这是一个常见的销售问题；练习它来帮助客户或在商店询问。该结构有助于快速缩小选项范围。
My cat, Luna, is a bit picky.
Introduces your pet and explains behavior using 'a bit' to soften it (meaning slightly). Useful for sharing details in conversations; the comma after the name is for apposition, making it personal and engaging.
介绍你的宠物并解释其行为，使用'a bit'来柔和表达（意为稍微）。有助于在对话中分享细节；名字后的逗号用于同位语，使其更个人化和吸引人。
I recommend our 'Digestive Care' formula.
A suggestion phrase with 'I recommend' to advise positively. Quotes around the product name highlight it. Use this when giving advice in service roles or asking for recommendations; builds trust.
一个带有 'I recommend' 的建议短语，用于积极地给出建议。产品名称周围的引号突出显示它。在服务角色中给出建议或寻求推荐时使用；建立信任。
What's the price for the large bag of dry food?
Direct question for cost using contraction 'What's' (what is). Specifies the item clearly. Essential for shopping; practice varying sizes like 'small' or 'medium' to ask about prices naturally.
使用缩写 'What's'（what is）的直接费用询问。明确指定物品。购物必备；练习使用 'small' 或 'medium' 等不同尺寸来自然地询问价格。
I'll take the 5-pound bag to start with.
Means deciding to buy something, with 'to start with' implying trying it first. 'I'll take' is common for purchases. Useful at checkout; shows caution for new products without committing to large amounts.
意思是决定买某物，'to start with'暗示先试用。'I'll take'是购买时的常见表达。在结账时有用；对新产品显示谨慎，而不承诺买大量。
Let me know if you need any help finding something specific!
Offers assistance politely with 'let me know' (inform me). The exclamation adds friendliness. Use in customer service or when helping friends; the conditional 'if' makes it optional and helpful.
用“let me know”（告知我）礼貌地提供帮助。感叹号增添了友好感。在客户服务或帮助朋友时使用；条件“if”使它成为可选且有帮助的。