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premenstrual

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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pre·men·stru·al /priːˈmenstruəl/ adjective  HBHhappening or relating to the time just before a woman’s period (=the time each month when blood flows from her body) 月经前的,经前的
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premenstrualFor optimum results: Only embark on any new exercise programme when you are not premenstrual.All of these findings show how unwarranted is the claim that there is such a phenomenon as a premenstrual mental disorder.This would not be a premenstrual mental illness either, but it does warrant some discussion.When we suffer premenstrual symptoms, such as severe mood swings, our desire for sweet and starchy carbohydrates may surge.Two doctors have told her that she has premenstrual syndrome and that most women do.The food premenstrual women crave most is chocolate.
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premenstrual
premenstrual /priːˈmenstruəl/ adjective
happening or relating to the time just before a woman’s period (=the time each month when blood flows from her body)


pre·men·strualBrE /ˌpriːˈmenstruəl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌpriːˈmenstruəl/ 🔊 adjectivehappening or experienced before menstruation 月经前的Many women suffer from premenstrual tension/syndrome, causing headaches and depression.许多妇女患月经前紧张/综合征,引起头疼和情绪低落。   see also PMS