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blood pressure

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Medicine, Human
ˈblood ˌpressure noun [uncountable]  MHBHthe force with which blood travels through your body 血压 high blood pressure 高血压check/take somebody’s blood pressure (=measure it) 给某人量血压 The nurse will take your blood pressure. 护士会给你量血压。
Examples from the Corpus
blood pressureIn contrast to a previous report, we found no significant inverse relations between birth weight and blood pressure.Somatostatin is known to reduce splanchnic blood flow without modifying systemic arterial blood pressure.From 1988-1998, the death rate from high blood pressure increased 16 percent.Carotid sinus hypersensitivity may result in either an intermittent drop in blood pressure or bradycardia, or both.National blood pressure ran so high that the Herrera government dared not receive SlideIl in the capital for fear of a revolution.The study also found that garlic supplements reduced blood pressure modestly, confirming results from previous studies.Indeed, the lower the blood pressure the better, because statistically it reduces the subsequent risks of stroke and heart attacks.Lifting very heavy weights can also raise your blood pressure considerably for a short time.check/take somebody’s blood pressureHe even considered fetching his sphygmomanometer and taking his blood pressure, simply out of curiosity.Additional reasons for checking the blood pressure are marked retinopathy or any evidence of proteinuria.A second nurse takes my blood pressure and checks my pulse.Some one took her blood pressure and remarked on how healthy it was.Do not stop taking your blood pressure medication.It's a good idea to ask your doctor to check your blood pressure each visit.Want me to take your blood pressure?We had a veterinarian call and tell us to check Marcus' blood pressure.
ˈblood ˌpressure nounChineseSyllable
your blood through the Corpus with force travels which body


blood pressure
ˈblood ˌpressure noun [uncountable]
the force with which blood travels through your body:
    high blood pressure
    check/take sb’s blood pressure (=measure it)
    The nurse will take your blood pressure.


blood pressureBrE /ˈblʌd preʃə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈblʌd preʃər/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the pressure of blood as it travels around the body 血压to have high/low blood pressure 血压高/低to take (= measure) sb's blood pressure 测量某人的血压<titled tranID="39" status="2">Diet and exercise<chnsep> </chnsep><chn>节食和锻炼</chn></titled>

Weight 体重

  • put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds 增加/减少体重/几公斤/几磅
  • watch/control/struggle with your weight 关注/控制体重;努力减肥
  • be/become seriously overweight/underweight 已经/变得严重超重/体重不足
  • be/become clinically/morbidly obese 已经是/变成临床/病态肥胖
  • achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss 达到减轻体重的目的;促进减肥
  • slim down to 70 kilos/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 160 pounds 减肥到 70 公斤/11 英石/160 磅
  • combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity 遏制/防止/解决/治疗肥胖
  • develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder 患上/对抗/治愈厌食症/贪食症/饮食失调症
  • be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet 采用快速减肥食谱;严格节食
  • have/suffer from a negative/poor body image 有不好的身体形象
  • have/develop a positive/healthy body image 具有/达到好的/健康的身体形象

Healthy eating 健康的饮食

  • eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly 吃得均衡/健康/合理
  • get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition 获得/提供/得到充足的/合适的营养
  • contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals 含有/得到/提供必需的营养素/维生素/矿物质
  • be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids 热量/脂肪/纤维素/蛋白质/维生素 D/欧米加 3 脂肪酸含量高/低
  • contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners (不)含/使用/含有大量/不含添加剂/化学防腐剂/人工甜味剂
  • avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods 避免摄取/减少/戒酒/咖啡因/高脂食物
  • stop/give up/ (especially NAmE) quit smoking 戒烟

Exercise 锻炼

  • (BrE) take regular exercise 经常锻炼
  • do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise 做适度/剧烈运动
  • play football/hockey/tennis 玩足球/曲棍球/网球
  • go cycling/jogging/running 骑自行车;慢跑;跑步
  • go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) hit/work out at the gym 去健身房锻炼
  • strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles 增强/锻炼腹肌
  • contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles 收缩/放松/伸展/使用/锻炼下肢的肌肉
  • build (up)/gain muscle 增强肌肉
  • improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness 增强耐力/体能/体质
  • burn/consume/expend calories 消耗热量

Staying healthy 保持健康

  • be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially BrE) fit 身体健康;变得/保持健康
  • lower your cholesterol/blood pressure 降低胆固醇/血压
  • boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system 增强免疫力
  • prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis 预防/减少患心脏病/高血压/糖尿病/骨质疏松的风险
  • reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress 缓解/控制压力
  • enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being 有助于身体放松/身心健康