ingestion

in'dʒestʃәn

GRE

n the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

n. 摄取
[医] 食入, 摄食

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ingestion 由词根 gest（意为“携带”或“带来”）和前缀 in-（表示“向内”）组成，整体意思是“向内携带”，即“摄取食物”。

例句

1. Ingestion of too much sugar can lead to health problems.

摄入过多的糖会导致健康问题。

2. Proper ingestion of nutrients is important for a balanced diet.

正确摄入营养对均衡饮食很重要。

3. The doctor explained the process of food ingestion in the human body.

医生解释了人类体内食物摄入的过程。