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Learn English in context: A split-screen illustration showing a weekday morning. On the left, a patient at a kitchen table holds a phone and a health card while

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Expressions you will practise
  • phone — 电话

    The receptionist picked up the phone to answer the incoming call.

  • clinic — 诊所

    Our neighborhood clinic is open from eight to five on weekdays.

  • receptionist — 接待员

    The receptionist was very helpful when I called this morning.

  • appointment — 预约

    I have a ten o'clock appointment for my annual physical.

  • calendar — 日历

    Let me check the clinic calendar for any available dates.

  • time slot — 时间段

    Is there a time slot available late Friday afternoon?

  • health card — 医保卡

    The clinic requires your health card number to confirm coverage.

  • confirmation — 确认

    I will send you a confirmation email with all the visit details.

  • make an appointment — 预约

    I need to call the front desk to make an appointment.

  • see a doctor — 就医

    If your fever persists, you should see a doctor immediately.

  • available — 有空的

    The doctor is available for a consultation next Tuesday.

  • reschedule — 改期

    Could I reschedule my cleaning for a later date?

  • cancel — 取消

    Please call the clinic if you need to cancel your visit.

  • arrive early — 提前到达

    Patients are asked to arrive early to fill out insurance forms.

  • patient — 病人

    The patient is waiting on the line to book a follow-up.

  • date of birth — 出生日期

    Please provide your full date of birth for our records.

  • spell — 拼写

    Could you please spell your last name for me?

  • hold — 等待

    Can you hold for a second while I find the doctor's schedule?

  • opening — 空档

    We have an opening at two o'clock this afternoon.

  • voicemail — 语音信箱

    If no one answers, please leave a message on our voicemail.

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A split-screen illustration showing a weekday morning. On the left, a patient at a kitchen table holds a phone and a health card while looking at a calendar. On the right, a receptionist in a medical clinic sits at a desk, wearing a headset and viewing a computer screen with a digital calendar showing an available time slot and a clear opening. The receptionist is pressing a button to hold the call. The patient is looking at a watch to ensure they arrive early. The receptionist is typing on a keyboard to spell a name and confirm the appointment. A blinking light on the phone indicates a voicemail. Both characters are actively engaged in the process to make an appointment so the patient can see a doctor.
objectopening空档
objectcalendar日历
objecttime slot时间段
actionarrive early提前到达
objectphone电话
objectappointment预约
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