看病就医篇：接待病人(2)

A: Hi, may I speak to Ryan, please?

B: This is Ryan you are speaking with. What can I do for you?

A: Hi, Ryan, this is Malia, and I will not be coming to work today.

B: What is wrong with you?

A: I have really bad poison oak and can’t stop itching¹.

B: How long have you had it?

A: I’ve had it a few days, but the rash really got bad last night.

B: How have you been treating it?

A: I have some lotion² that the doctor gave me, as well as an antihistamine³.

B: That should work. I’ll see you tomorrow when you return to work.

1 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》

2 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。

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。