Routine Vet Visit for a Check-up
A pet owner brings their pet to the veterinary clinic for a routine check-up. They discuss the pet's general health, vaccinations, or common concerns with the vet or vet assistant.
一位宠物主人带着他们的宠物到兽医诊所进行例行检查。他们与兽医或兽医助理讨论宠物的整体健康状况、疫苗接种或常见问题。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
check-up
A routine medical examination to check if someone or an animal is healthy; it's like a regular health visit to the doctor.
一项例行医疗检查，以检查某人或动物是否健康；就像定期去医生那里进行健康访问一样。
vaccinations
Medical shots or injections given to prevent diseases; for pets, these are important to keep them safe from illnesses.
为了预防疾病而给予的医疗注射或注射；对于宠物来说，这些对于保持它们免受疾病侵害很重要。
physical exam
A basic health check where a doctor looks at and touches parts of the body to see if everything is normal; useful for spotting early problems.
医生查看和触摸身体部位以检查是否一切正常的基本健康检查；有助于发现早期问题。
vaccination schedule
A plan or timeline that shows when vaccinations should be given; it helps pet owners remember important dates.
一个显示疫苗何时应给予的计划或时间表；它帮助宠物主人记住重要日期。
diet
The type and amount of food eaten regularly; in pet care, discussing diet helps ensure balanced nutrition.
定期食用的食物类型和数量；在宠物护理中，讨论饮食有助于确保均衡营养。
appetite
The desire or interest in eating food; a good appetite means the pet is eating well and staying healthy.
吃食物的欲望或兴趣；良好的食欲意味着宠物吃得好并保持健康。
robust
Strong, healthy, and full of energy; used to describe someone or an animal who is in good condition.
强壮、健康且充满活力；用于描述处于良好状态的人或动物。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
We're here for Mittens' annual check-up.
This sentence introduces the reason for the visit using 'we're here for' to state purpose; it's useful when arriving at a doctor's office or vet to clearly explain why you're there. 'Annual' means once a year.
这句话使用 'we're here for' 来引入访问的原因，以说明目的；在到达医生办公室或兽医诊所时，这有助于清楚地解释你为什么在那里。'Annual' 意思是一年一次。
How has she been doing since her last visit?
A polite question using present perfect 'has been doing' to ask about recent condition over time; great for check-ups to gather updates on health since the previous appointment.
一个礼貌的问题，使用现在完成进行时 'has been doing' 来询问最近一段时间的状态；非常适合体检时收集上次预约以来健康状况的更新。
She's been pretty good. Eating well, and still very playful.
This uses present perfect continuous 'has been' for ongoing states, followed by examples with 'and'; it's practical for describing a pet's daily behavior and health positively during consultations.
这使用了现在完成进行时 'has been' 来表示持续状态，后面跟着用 'and' 的例子；它在咨询中积极描述宠物的日常行为和健康方面很实用。
We'll start with a general physical exam, check her teeth, ears, and listen to her heart and lungs.
Future 'we'll start' outlines steps using a list with commas and 'and'; helpful for professionals explaining procedures, and learners can use it to describe plans in routine situations.
将来时 'we'll start' 使用逗号和 'and' 的列表来概述步骤；这对解释程序的专业人士很有帮助，学习者可以用它来描述日常情况下的计划。
Any changes you've observed, even small ones, are helpful.
This encourages sharing info with 'any changes' in a relative clause; the phrase 'even small ones' softens and includes minor details; useful in medical talks to get complete information.
这鼓励使用关系从句中的“any changes”来分享信息；“even small ones”这个短语柔和地包含了细微细节；在医疗对话中用于获取完整信息很有用。
She's been a little less interested in her dry food lately, preferring wet food, but her overall appetite is still robust.
Present perfect 'has been' for recent habits, with comparatives like 'less interested' and contrast 'but'; ideal for reporting specific pet issues while noting positives, common in vet discussions.
现在完成时 'has been' 用于最近的习惯，带有如 'less interested' 的比较级和 'but' 的对比；适合报告特定宠物问题同时指出积极方面，在兽医讨论中常见。
Thanks for letting me know. We'll keep that in mind during the examination.
Polite acknowledgment with 'thanks for' gerund phrase, and future 'we'll keep' for remembering info; this shows appreciation and reassurance, perfect for building trust in conversations.
使用 'thanks for' 动名词短语的礼貌确认，以及用于记住信息的未来时 'we'll keep'；这显示出欣赏和安心，非常适合在对话中建立信任。