Chemist
KEM-ist /ˈkemɪst/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
The everyday British word for a pharmacy (and for the pharmacist). "Pop to the chemist" means go to the pharmacy — nothing to do with chemistry labs.
Chinese explanation
英国人对药店（及药剂师）的日常叫法。"Pop to the chemist"就是去药店，跟化学实验室没有关系。
Example conversation
A: We're out of plasters and paracetamol.
B: I'll pop to the chemist on my way home.
A：创可贴和扑热息痛都用完了。
B：我回家路上去趟药店。
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