| 单词 | diet |
| 释义 | noun | verb dietdiet1 /ˈdaɪət/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 1[countable, uncountable] the types of food that a person or animal eats every day: The Italians eat a healthy diet.in somebody’s diet You must reduce the amount of fat and sugar in your diet.diet of The family had been living on a diet of rice and beans for years. The doctor explained the importance of exercise and a balanced diet (=one that includes all the foods you need to be healthy). In order to feed their hard-working muscles, athletes need a diet rich in carbohydrates (=a diet that includes a lot of carbohydrates).2[countable] a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight or to improve your health: He went on a diet in January. Not all diets are good for you. The doctor put her on a salt-free diet.3a diet of something a large amount of an activity or way of being treated, especially one that you think is bad or boring: We lived on a steady diet of Dad’s criticism. I grew up on a diet of mystery and adventure stories that I brought home from the library.4[countable] old use an official meeting to discuss political or church matters [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French diete, from Greek diaita way of living, food to be eaten]COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbseat a ... diet Try to eat a varied diet that includes green vegetables and fruit.live/exist on a diet of something (=used to say that someone eats a diet that is too limited) She seems to live on a diet of coffee, yogurt, and toast.feed something/somebody a diet of something The animals are fed a diet of grass and grain.a diet consists of something The Malaysian diet consists mainly of fish and rice.a diet contains The Western diet contains a lot of fatty foods.adjectivesbalanced/healthy diet (=one that includes all the different foods that keep you healthy) If you eat a balanced diet, it will be easier to stay healthy.a low-fat diet Cultures that eat a low-fat diet have less heart disease.a high-fat diet The animals are fed a high-fat diet to make their meat tastier.a varied diet (=one that includes many different types of food) A varied diet is important for good health.poor diet (=one that is not healthy) If you are sleeping badly, it could be because of poor diet or stress.a vegetarian diet (=one without meat) There are many health advantages to a vegetarian diet.a daily diet If you eat a daily diet of red meat, you increase your risk of cancer.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsbe on a diet (=only eat certain foods in order to lose weight) No cake, thanks – I’m on a diet.go on a diet (=start eating less or eat only some types of food) I really have to go on a diet.follow a diet (=only eat certain types of food) You will feel better if you follow a low-fat diet.stick to a diet (=continue to follow a diet) Most people find it hard to stick to a diet.put somebody on a diet (=used to say that a doctor tells someone to go on a diet for their health) After my operation, they put me on a low-fat diet.adjectivesa strict diet (=in which you eat a very limited amount or range of food) She followed a strict diet for several weeks.a crash diet (=a very sudden and strict attempt to lose weight) It’s better to lose weight gradually than to go on a crash diet.a low-calorie/low-fat etc. diet A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.a liquid diet (=one in which you only drink special liquids) He was on a liquid diet, supervised by his doctor. noun | verb dietdiet2 ●●○ verb [intransitive] to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner: She dieted, but still wasn’t happy with her figure. |
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