Word · Frequency #34511
alimentary
/ˌæliˈmentəri/
adjective
食物的;营养的;消化的
Of or relating to food, nutrition, or digestion.
- 1.
Of, or relating to food, nutrition or digestion.
与食物、营养或消化有关的
- 2.
Nourishing; nutritious.
滋补的;有营养的
滋补的;有营养的;与食物、营养或消化有关的;饮食的;供养的;[化] 营养的
In use
The doctor recommended an alimentary diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
The alimentary habits of the patient were carefully recorded.
Proper alimentary intake is essential for growth and development.
alimentary + noun
最常见的用法,表示与饮食或营养相关的名词。
The alimentary canal processes food.
消化道处理食物。
alimentary + system
可与system连用,特指消化系统。
A healthy alimentary system is vital for digestion.
健康的消化系统对消化至关重要。
Common mistakes
Alimentary is essential for health.Nutrition is essential for health.
Connections
Confusing words
- elementary
- 基础的,初级的 · 读音相似但意义不同:alimentary指饮食的/营养的,而elementary指基础的/初级的。
- alimony
- 赡养费 · 拼写相似但意义和词性不同:alimentary是形容词,意为饮食的;alimony是名词,意为赡养费。
- nutritional
- 营养的 · 意义相近但侧重点不同:alimentary强调与饮食和消化相关,nutritional强调所含营养成分。
Word family
- aliment
- 食物;滋养品 · noun
- alimentation
- 营养;滋养;供给食物 · noun
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于名词前,如alimentary canal(消化道)。
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