英語寫作素材積累：好詞好句之食物2

食物 Food

1

junk food / fast food

垃圾食品，快餐

e.g. In the last a few decades, fast food franchises have conquered most cities in the country and dominated people’s dining-tables.

2

high-calorie food

高熱量食物

e.g. The lack of physical exercises and the overconsumption of high-calorie food are the main reasons why a growing number of people suffer from obesity.

3

food poisoning

食物中毒

e.g. Failing to wash off the pesticide left on vegetables and fruits, people may have the risk of food poisoning.

4

eating disorder

飲食失調

e.g. Employees who always work overtime and take business trips will sooner or later have eating disorder.

5

suffer from anorexia

遭受厭食症

e.g. It is a growing tendency that more girls who try too hard to lose weight by dieting suffer from anorexia.

6

food scarcity / shortage

食物短缺

e.g. For countries confronting the threat of food scarcity, the priority should be given to development of agriculture and increase of grain output.

7

stave to death / perish from hunger

餓死

e.g. Believe it or not, there are still many people who stave to death due to various causes, such as natural disasters, wars, and poverty.

8

malnutrition / undernourishment

營養不良

e.g. Malnutrition is the fundamental cause of many health problems.

9

picky eater / be particular about food

挑食

e.g. It is parents’ duty to help children cultivate good eating habits and prevent them from becoming picky eaters.

10

food additives

食品新增劑

e.g. To make food more delicious and attractive, some food producers use too many additives that are harmful to people’s health.

本文作者：Cindy(公眾號：英文寫作素材)