Word · Frequency #30178
fasting
/ˈfɑːstiŋ/
noun
斋戒;禁食
The practice of not eating food for religious reasons, especially as a form of spiritual discipline.
- 1.
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
出于宗教原因的禁欲或苦修,尤指禁食。
- 2.
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.
出于医疗或健康原因的禁食、限制热量摄入,节食。
断食;禁食;出于宗教原因的禁欲或苦修,尤指禁食。;出于医疗或健康原因的禁食、限制热量摄入,节食。;禁食
In use
Fasting for 24 hours can help reset your digestive system.
Many people practice intermittent fasting to improve their health.
The doctor recommended fasting before the blood test.
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