diet

名詞

UK/ˈdaɪ.ət/
US/ˈdaɪ.ət/

定義 diet 名詞

  1. B1CountableUncountable

    The food and beverages that are typically consumed by a person or group.

    • The dietary habits around the world vary significantly.

    • A balanced diet is crucial for maintaining good health.

    • Rice is a staple food for many people in Asia.

  2. B1Countable

    A regulated eating plan where an individual consumes less food or specific types of food, often to lose weight or for medical reasons.

    • I am planning to start a diet next week, hoping to lose some weight before the holidays.

    • He is following a strict low-carbohydrate diet plan.

    • To lower my cholesterol, the doctor recommended a low-fat diet.

  3. Singular

    A specific pattern of experiences or regular activities, or a constrained range of actions.

    • Children today are brought up on a diet of media information.

    • His daily life is a repetitive diet of routine tasks.

    • Her reading diet mainly consists of novels and magazines.

動詞

UK/ˈdaɪ.ət/
US/ˈdaɪ.ət/

定義 diet 動詞

  1. Intransitive

    To restrict the amount or types of food and beverages one consumes, especially to lose weight.

    • He successfully reduced his weight by dieting and exercising.

    • For health reasons, you should pay attention to your diet and exercise more.

形容詞

UK/ˈdaɪ.ət/
US/ˈdaɪ.ət/

定義 diet 形容詞

  1. Before noun

    Describing food or drink with reduced sugar or fat content, often containing artificial sweeteners.

    • diet yogurt

    • diet soda