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preservative

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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pre·ser·va·tive /prɪˈzɜːvətɪv $ -ɜːr-/ noun [countable, uncountable]  DFa chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood 防腐剂 food that contains no artificial preservatives 不含人造防腐剂的食品
Examples from the Corpus
preservativeThrow them out over Akron or Denver, who needs the artificial flavors and preservatives?The herrings and preservative had reacted together and produced a chemical which was poisonous to mink.It acts as a glucose preservative by inhibiting glycolysis.Her secret, she said, is all the preservatives in the junk foods she eats.The Growtray is a simple timber box, that is treated with non-toxic preservatives.The demand for food without preservatives is increasing.Paper cartons of milk and tomatoes, packaged without preservatives or additives, just like their steel counterparts, are already here.Apply a wood preservative that can be painted over or varnished afterwards.artificial preservativesFull of fruit with no artificial preservatives or colourings, they taste just like home-made jam.Some manufacturers are now producing juices with no artificial preservatives or added sugar - delicious and lower in calories too.
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preservative
preservative /prɪˈzɜːvətɪv $ -ɜːr-/ noun [uncountable and countable]
a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood:
    food that contains no artificial preservatives


pre·ser·va·tiveBrE /prɪˈzɜːvətɪv/ 🔊NAmE /prɪˈzɜːrvətɪv/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] a substance used to prevent food or wood from decaying 防腐剂;保护剂The juice contains no artificial preservatives. 这种果汁不含人工防腐剂。🔊🔊(a) wood preservative木材防腐剂<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
pre·ser·va·tive adjective [only before noun]