Same-day appointment
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What it really means
An appointment on the day you call, usually kept for urgent problems. You often need to phone early in the morning to get one.
Chinese explanation
当天预约：当天打电话当天就诊的号，一般留给比较急的情况。通常需要一早打电话才能抢到。
Example conversation
A: My ear infection is getting worse.
B: Phone the surgery at eight and ask for a same-day appointment.
A：我的耳朵感染越来越严重了。
B：早上八点给诊所打电话，要一个当天的号。
What you could say back
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