diet
diet — 名詞
1. the range of what a person, animal, or group usually eats and drinks day after d
飲食
個人或動物日常攝取的食物與飲料
the range of what a person, animal, or group usually eats and drinks day after day
The doctor asked Hoa about her daily diet and exercise routine.
醫生詢問 Hoa 她的日常飲食和運動習慣。
daily diet + exercise routine — typical pattern
Yan's grandmother sticks to a traditional diet of rice, pickled vegetables, and grilled fish.
Yan 的祖母堅持傳統飲食，以米飯、醃菜和烤魚為主。
sticks to a traditional diet of + specific foods
The pandas at the zoo survive on a diet of bamboo shoots and leaves.
動物園的熊貓靠著竹筍和葉子維生。
Nora's diet changed a lot after she moved to Japan and discovered local markets.
Nora 搬到日本並發現當地市場後，她的飲食習慣改變了很多。
- eating habits
less formal; describes patterns rather than a fixed selection of foods
- fare
more formal and literary; often refers to the food available in a particular place
- nourishment
focuses on the nutritional value rather than the range of foods
文法句型
diet + of + noun phrase
adjective + diet
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific type (a vegetarian diet, a Mediterranean diet); uncountable when speaking about the general concept (diet is important for health).
常見錯誤
2. a planned way of eating that restricts what or how much a person eats, usually t
節食；減肥
為減重或健康控制的特殊飲食安排
a planned way of eating that restricts what or how much a person eats, usually to lose weight or to manage a health problem
Vikram started a low-carb diet after his doctor warned him about his blood sugar levels.
Vikram 在醫生提醒他血糖偏高後，開始了低碳水化合物飲食。
low-carb diet + health reason
Lakan started a juice-only diet but quit on day five when his coworkers ordered pizza.
Lakan 開始了只喝果汁的節食法，但在第五天同事叫披薩時就放棄了。
started a [type] diet + quit + specific trigger event
Sivan went on a strict diet for two months before her sister's wedding.
Sivan 在姐姐的婚禮前進行了兩個月的嚴格節食。
After the surgery, Rachid was put on a liquid diet for ten days.
手術後，Rachid 被要求進行為期十天的流質飲食。
- weight-loss plan
more neutral and structured; does not carry the same cultural baggage as 'diet'
- eating regimen
more formal; often used in medical or fitness contexts
- binge
uncontrolled overeating, the opposite of restricted eating
文法句型
go on + a diet
be on + a diet
adjective + diet
用法筆記
The fixed expression 'on a diet' almost always means the person is currently following a weight-loss plan, not describing their usual food. The verbs 'go on,' 'be on,' 'start,' and 'follow' are frequently used with this sense.
常見錯誤
3. a steady or repeated experience of something, especially something negative or m
長期接觸
持續經歷或反覆接觸的某種事物
a steady or repeated experience of something, especially something negative or monotonous, that a person is exposed to over time
For months, the refugees lived on a diet of bad news and uncertainty.
幾個月來，這些難民每天聽到的只有壞消息和未知的未來。
a diet of + unpleasant experience
As a film critic, Ari is fed a steady diet of Hollywood action movies.
身為影評人，Ari 長期接觸好萊塢動作片。
steady diet of + repeated exposure
Growing up on a farm, the children had a diet of only three TV channels.
孩子們在農場長大，電視頻道的飲食只有三個。
Tariq felt he was raised on a diet of classical music against his will.
Tariq 覺得自己是在古典音樂的強制薰陶下長大的。
- daily dose
informal; carries the same idea of repeated exposure, often negative
- steady stream
neutral; describes continuous flow without the negative connotation
文法句型
a diet + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always follows the pattern 'a diet of + noun phrase.' The noun phrase usually describes something repetitive, limited, or unpleasant (bad news, violence, criticism), but can also be neutral (action movies, books).
常見錯誤
diet — 形容詞
1. describing a food or drink that has fewer calories, less sugar, or less fat than
低卡
減少糖分或脂肪的食品飲料版本
describing a food or drink that has fewer calories, less sugar, or less fat than the regular version of the same product
Abigail ordered a diet soda with her meal instead of the regular one.
Abigail 用餐時點了低卡可樂，而不是一般可樂。
diet soda — reduced-sugar alternative
The supermarket has a whole section for diet products, including low-fat yogurt and sugar-free desserts.
這間超市設有專區陳列低卡食品，包括低脂優格和無糖甜點。
diet products — broader category
Christopher switched to diet mayonnaise after his nutritionist told him to cut down on fat.
Christopher 在營養師建議他減少脂肪攝取後，改用低卡美乃滋。
The cafe offers a diet version of its popular milkshake made with almond milk.
那間咖啡廳推出招牌奶昔的低卡版本，改用杏仁奶製作。
- low-calorie
more formally descriptive; can be used predicatively (this drink is low-calorie)
- light
common on US packaging; can also mean low in fat, sugar, or alcohol
- sugar-free
narrower meaning; specifically contains no sugar, not necessarily low-calorie
文法句型
diet + noun (product name)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). It is incorrect to say 'This soda is diet.' The word compares the product against a regular version; a 'diet soda' has fewer calories than regular soda, but may still contain some.
常見錯誤
diet — 動詞
1. to limit your food intake, typically when your goal is to drop body weight or ma
節食
限制飲食攝取以減重或改善健康
to limit your food intake, typically when your goal is to drop body weight or manage a medical condition
Alessia has been dieting for three weeks and has already lost four kilograms.
Alessia 已經節食三週，體重減了四公斤。
present perfect continuous: has been dieting + duration
Brandon prefers to exercise rather than diet because skipping meals makes him feel weak.
Brandon 寧可運動也不願節食，因為不吃東西會讓他感到虛弱。
exercise rather than diet — contrasting verbs
Nadia is dieting under her doctor's supervision to bring her cholesterol down.
Nadia 正在醫生的監督下控制飲食，以降低她的膽固醇。
Yuna tried dieting for a month but could not keep it up while travelling.
Yuna 嘗試節食了一個月，但旅行時無法持續下去。
- watch what you eat
less strict and less formal; implies awareness but not a rigid plan
- cut back
can apply to food or other things; implies reduction, not full restriction
文法句型
diet + for + duration
be + dieting
用法筆記
Almost always intransitive; you cannot 'diet something' (❌ 'He dieted sugar'). The -ing form 'dieting' is extremely common. In everyday conversation, the noun phrase 'go on a diet' is more frequent than the verb itself.