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dieting

UK //ˈdaɪ.ə.tɪŋ//US //ˈdaɪ.ə.t̬ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'diet',来自古法语 'diete',最终源于拉丁语 'diaeta',意为“生活方式”或“饮食”。

noun

❶ 指通过控制饮食来减肥或改善健康的做法,通常包括减少热量摄入或选择特定类型的食物。

“She started dieting to lose weight before the wedding.”

(她为了在婚礼前减肥开始节食。)

“Dieting without exercise is not always effective.”

(只节食不运动并不总是有效。)

同义词:fasting, weight loss, calorie restriction

verb

❶ 进行节食的行为,即通过限制饮食来达到减肥或健康目的。

“She is dieting to fit into her old jeans.”

(她正在节食,以便能穿上以前的牛仔裤。)

“He has been dieting strictly under his doctor's advice.”

(他在医生的建议下严格节食。)

同义词:fasting, cutting calories, watching one's weight

常见短语

on a diet — 表示正在节食的状态,通常是为了减肥或改善健康。

“She is on a diet and avoids sugary foods.”

(她正在节食,避免吃含糖食物。)

crash dieting — 指短期内极端减少饮食以快速减肥的做法,通常不健康。

“Crash dieting can lead to rapid weight loss but is not sustainable.”

(快速节食可能导致体重迅速下降,但不可持续。)