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
高热量食物
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
饮食失调
e.g. Employees who always work overtime and take business trips will sooner or later have eating disorder.
5
suffer from anorexia
遭受厌食症
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
饿死
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
营养不良
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
食品添加剂
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(公众号：英文写作素材)