He waited by the counter, inhaling the keen reek of drugs, the dusty dry smell of sponges and loofahs.

他在柜台跟前等待着，慢慢地嗅着药品那冲鼻子的气味以及海绵和丝瓜瓤那满是灰尘的干燥气味。

Eating a lot of loofahs in the summer can help cool down your body and mind because their components and juices are helpful for bowel movement and are low in calories.

另外在夏季多吃丝瓜可以去暑除烦，因为丝瓜中所含的成分和黏液有利于排便，且含热量也很低。