"fasting" in Chinese (Simplified)
禁食
Definition
禁食是指在一段时间内不吃任何食物,通常是出于宗教、健康或医疗原因。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"Fasting" 多见于宗教场合(如斋月、封斋)及健康领域(如间歇性禁食)。英语中一般不可数,常与“during fasting”、“period of fasting”搭配,或作动名词。“Fasting”并非少吃,而是完全不吃一段时间。
Examples
Many religions practice fasting during special times of the year.
许多宗教在特定时期进行**禁食**。
Fasting can help clean the body and mind.
**禁食**可以帮助净化身体和头脑。
Doctors sometimes recommend fasting before a blood test.
医生有时建议在验血前**禁食**。
I'm considering fasting for a day to reset my system.
我考虑**禁食**一天,让身体重启一下。
People talk a lot about intermittent fasting as a health trend.
很多人把**间歇性禁食**当作健康潮流来讨论。
He found that fasting made him feel more focused and alert.
他发现**禁食**让他更专注、更警觉。