di‧et 1 S3 W2 / daɪət / 名词
1 [可数名词] a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health :
Lyn always seems to be on a diet.
a salt-free diet
Not all diets are good for you.
2 [可数和不可数名词] the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day :
She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet .
It is important to have a balanced diet .
the effects of poor diet and lack of exercise
Rice is the staple diet (= the main food that a group of people usually eat ) .
Studies have shown the benefits of a vegetarian diet .
diet of
They exist on a diet of fish.
in sb’s diet
the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet
3 a diet of something too much of an activity that you think is boring or has bad effects :
Kids today are raised on a constant diet of pop music and television.
4 [可数名词] old-fashioned an official meeting to discuss political or church matters
COLLOCATIONS
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be on a diet (= to 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 only some types of food ) I really ought 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.
形容词
a 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 starvation diet (= in which you eat very little ) A starvation diet can have negative health effects.
COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say ’ she’s doing a diet ‘. Say she’s on a diet .
Do not say ’ keep a diet ‘. Say stick to a diet .
COLLOCATIONS
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healthy/good A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
poor/unhealthy A poor diet affects your skin and hair condition.
a balanced diet (= including all the types of food that people need ) A balanced diet is important for a child’s development.
a varied diet (= including many different foods ) Provide your fish with a varied diet of worms, insects, and dried food.
a sensible/proper diet Students don’t always eat a sensible diet.
sb’s staple diet (= the food that a group of people or type of animal normally eats ) For hundreds of years potatoes were their staple diet.
a vegetarian diet (= that does not include any meat or fish )
a high-fibre/high-protein etc diet A high-fibre diet is good for your health.
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eat/have a diet People in Mediterranean areas generally have a very good diet.
live/exist on a diet of something The people lived mainly on a diet of fish.
feed somebody on a diet of something Kids should not be fed a diet of hamburgers and sugary snacks.
短语
a diet high/rich in something (= which contains a lot of something ) In the West many people eat a diet high in fat and salt.
THESAURUS
food 名词 [可数和不可数名词] things that people and animals eat : You can buy good fresh food in the market. | Do you like Japanese food?
dish 名词 [可数名词] a type of food that is cooked in a particular way : a traditional English dish | They also offer vegetarian dishes.
speciality British English , specialty American English 名词 [可数名词] a type of food that a restaurant or place is famous for : Fish dishes are a specialty of the region. | Home made pies are one of the hotel’s specialities.
delicacy 名词 [可数名词] an unusual food which people in a particular place like to eat : The local delicacies include la 动词 read (boiled seaweed). | I was keen to try out the local delicacies.
diet 名词 [可数名词] the type of food that someone usually eats : You shouldn’t have too much salt in your diet. | In the Andes, the main diet is beans, potatoes, and corn.
cooking 名词 [不可数名词] food made in a particular way, or by a particular person : Herbs are used a lot in French cooking. | I love my Mum’s home cooking.
cuisine / kwɪzin / 名词 [可数名词] formal the food you can eat in a particular restaurant, country, or area : Italian cuisine | Trying the local cuisine is all part of the fun of travelling.
nutrition 名词 [不可数名词] food considered as something that is necessary for good health and growth : a book on nutrition | Many homeless people suffer from poor nutrition.
nourishment / nʌrɪʃmənt $ nɜ-, nʌ- / 名词 [不可数名词] goodness that you get from food, which helps your body to stay healthy : There’s not much nourishment in fast food.
fare 名词 [不可数名词] formal the kind of food that is served in a place – used especially when saying how interesting it is : In China you can feast on bird’s nest soup and other exotic fare. | Dinner was pretty standard fare (= the usual kind of food ) .