看病就医篇：买非处方药(1)

A: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion¹?

B: Sure, what is the problem?

A: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching².

B: I can suggest a product called Technu that comes in a lotion or cream.

A: Which do you prefer?

B: Hikers tell me that the cream is best because it stays on longer.

A: Is there anything else I can do to help with the itching?

B: You can take an antihistamine³.

A: Thank you so much for all of the information.

B: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask me a question any time you need help.

1 lotion   

n.洗剂

参考例句：

• The lotion should be applied sparingly to the skin.这种洗液应均匀地涂在皮肤上。
• She lubricates her hands with a lotion.她用一种洗剂来滑润她的手。

2 itching   

adj.贪得的，痒的，渴望的v.发痒( itch的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The itching was almost more than he could stand. 他痒得几乎忍不住了。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• My nose is itching. 我的鼻子发痒。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 antihistamine   

n.抗组胺剂

参考例句：

• Taking an antihistamine isn't the only way to battle seasonal allergies.采取抗组织胺并不是唯一防止季节性过敏的方法。
• Antihistamine drugs may offer an effective treatment.抗组胺剂药物可以提供比较有效的治疗。