bulimia

bju:'limiә
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英文释义

n. a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
n. pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)

中文翻译

n. 食欲过盛
[医] 善饥, 食欲过盛

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记忆技巧

bulimia 源于希腊语，其中“bous”意为“牛”，“limos”意为“饥饿”。可以理解为“牛一样的饥饿”，对应于一种暴饮暴食后又进行呕吐的饮食失调。

例句

1. Many people with bulimia struggle to maintain a healthy weight.
许多患有贪食症的人很难保持健康体重。
2. Bulimia can have serious effects on both physical and mental health.
贪食症可能对身体和心理健康产生严重影响。
3. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is dealing with bulimia.
如果你或你认识的人正在经历贪食症，寻求帮助是很重要的。

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