看病就医篇：买非处方药(3)

A: Can you help me find a lotion¹ for a problem I am having?

B: That’s what I am here for. What questions can I answer for you?

A: I have poison oak, and I need help with the rash that won’t stop itching².

B: The best product is Technu, and you can buy either the lotion or cream.

A: Which one is best?

B: The cream form is very popular.

A: Can I do anything else to help with the itching?

B: You could also take an antihistamine³ to help the rash go away quicker.

A: I appreciate you helping⁴ me find a solution to the itching.

B: Anytime you have a question, please feel free to ask.

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。

4 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。