| 单词 | diet |
| 释义 | diet —diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 describes food or drink that contains less sugar or fat than the usual type, and often contains an artificial sweetener: » diet colaThesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of foodThesaurus+: ↑Diets and dietingnoun B1 [C or U] the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group: » Diet varies between different countries in the world.» a healthy/balanced/varied diet» Rice is the staple diet (= most important food) of many people in China.» The children seem to exist on a diet of burgers and chips.Thesaurus+: ↑Diets and dietingB1 [C] an eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons: » I'm going on a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.» a crash/strict/calorie-controlled diet» The doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure.Thesaurus+: ↑Diets and dietingF0 [S] a particular type of thing that you experience or do regularly, or a limited range of activities: » He was brought up on a diet of political propaganda from birth.» The TV only offers a diet of comedies and old movies every evening.Thesaurus+: ↑Standard and routineThesaurus+: ↑Habitual behaviourWord partners for diet noun• ♯eat/♯live on a diet ♯of sth• ♯change/♯improve your diet• ♯be put on/♯follow/♯go on/♯stick to a diet• a ♯balanced/♯good/♯healthy/♯varied diet• a ♯poor/♯unhealthy diet• a ♯special/♯strict diet• ♯staple diet• a diet ♯high in/♯low in/♯rich in sth• be ♯on a diet• a diet ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a balanced/good/healthful/healthy/nutritious/proper/sensible/varied/well-balanced diet» A balanced diet is essential for good health.-lu. a special/strict diet» She was put on a special diet in an attempt to lower her blood pressure.-lu. a poor/rich/unhealthy diet» Doctors blamed Jim's health problems on his poor diet.-lu. staple diet» The staple diet in this region is meat, cabbage and potatoes.-lu. a diet high in/low in/rich in sth» This article recommends a diet low in animal fats and high in fruit, vegetables and grains.–Verbs-lu. be put on/follow/go on/stick to a diet» Sally decided to go on a diet.-lu. eat/live ona diet of sth» When he was a student, James lived on a diet of pizza and beer.-lu. a diet consists of/contains» Her diet consists of fruit, vegetables and fish.-lu. watch your diet» Dave finds it very easy to put on weight if he doesn't watch his diet.-lu. change/improve your diet» Her job is to give advice to people who want to improve their diet.-lu. supplement a diet» She supplements her diet with vitamins.–Types-lu. a high-fibre/low-calorie/low-cholesterol/low-carb/low-fat/low-salt diet» A low-fat diet and exercising regularly can help you lose weight.-lu. a fatty/high-fat diet» A fatty diet is bad for your health.-lu. a crash/fad/starvation diet» She became ill after following the latest fad diet.-lu. a gluten-free/vegan/vegetarian diet» She's followed a strict vegetarian diet since she was a teenager.-lu. a liquid diet» The doctor prescribed a liquid diet before the operation.–Prepositions-lu. on a diet» 'Would you like some ice-cream?' 'No. I mustn't - I'm on a diet.'-lu. a diet of sth» He managed to survive on a diet of bread and water.–Nouns-lu. a diet book/plan/regimen» Lose weight with our diet plan!-lu. diet drugs/pills» They claim that their diet pills can help you lose weight and still eat what you want.-lu. diet and exercise» Diet and exercise can prevent all sorts of diseases.• • • Extra Examples:» Your skin would clear if you had a healthier diet.» I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually put on weight!» Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet.» A good diet helps build the body's natural defences.» The deformation of the bones was caused by poor diet.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for diet ► F0 to limit the food and/or drink that you have, especially in order to lose weight: » You should be able to reduce your weight by careful dieting.Thesaurus+: ↑Diets and dieting |
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