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fat adjective /fæt/ /fæt/ (comparative fatter, superlative fattest) Word Family- fat adjective
- fatty adjective
- fatten verb
- fattening adjective
Idioms (of a person’s or an animal’s body) having too much flesh on it and weighing too much肥的；肥胖的- a big fat man/woman大胖男人／女人
- You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate.你如果吃这么多巧克力是会发胖的。
- He grew fatter and fatter.他愈来愈胖了。
- I was ashamed of my fat flabby legs.我为自己发胖松弛的双腿感到羞愧。
Vocabulary Building Saying that somebody is fatSaying that somebody is fat- Fat is the most common and direct word, but it is not polite to say to somebody that they are fat:
- Does this dress make me look fat?我穿这连衣裙显胖吗？
- You’re looking fat now.
- Overweight is a more neutral word:
- I’m a bit overweight.我有点超重。
It can also mean too fat, especially so that you are not fit. - Large or heavy is less offensive than fat:
- She’s a rather large woman.她是个大块头。
Big describes somebody who is tall as well as fat:- He's a big guy, isn't he?他是个大人物，不是吗？
- Plump means slightly fat in an attractive way, often used to describe women.
- Chubby is used mainly to describe babies and children who are fat in a pleasant, healthy-looking way:
- the baby’s chubby cheeks婴儿胖乎乎的脸蛋
- Tubby (informal) is used in a friendly way to describe people who are short and round, especially around the stomach.
- Stocky is a neutral word and means fairly short, broad and strong.
- Stout is often used to describe older people who have a round and heavy appearance:
- a short stout man with a bald head一个矮壮秃顶男人
- Flabby describes body parts that are fat and loose:
- exercises to firm up flabby thighs使大腿松弛肌肉结实的锻炼
- Obese is used by doctors to describe people who are so fat that they are unhealthy. It is also used in a general way to mean ‘really fat’.
Note that although people talk a lot about their own size or weight, it is generally not considered polite to refer to a person’s large size or their weight when you talk to them.note at thin opposite thinExtra Examples- I was sitting next to a big fat man.我坐在一位大胖男人旁边。
- Try to cut out the foods that are making you fat.尽量不吃使人变胖的东西。
Topics Appearancea1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsadverb- enormously
- hugely
- immensely
- …
phrases - (of meat) containing a lot of fat肥的；多脂肪的
- fat bacon/sausages肥培根肉；肥香肠
- thick or wide厚的；宽大的
- a fat volume on American history厚厚的一册美国史
- a big fat envelope stuffed with banknotes塞满钞票的鼓鼓囊囊的一个大信封
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsadverb- enormously
- hugely
- immensely
- …
phrases - [only before noun] (informal) large in quantity; worth a lot of money大量的；值钱的
- a fat sum/profit一大笔款子；丰厚的利润
- He gave me a nice fat cheque.他给了我一张大额支票。
More Like This Consonant-doubling adjectivesConsonant-doubling adjectives- big
- drab
- fat
- fit
- flat
- hot
- mad
- red
- sad
- wet
Word OriginOld English fǣtt ‘well fed, plump’, also ‘fatty, oily’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vet and German feist.
Idioms (a) fat chance (of something/doing something) - (informal) used for saying that you do not believe something is likely to happen不大可能发生
- ‘They might let us in without tickets.’ ‘Fat chance of that!’“他们也许会让我们免票入场。”“别痴心妄想了！”
- Fat chance of him helping you!他帮你才怪呢！
a fat lot of good, use, etc. - (informal) not at all good or useful差极了；毫无用处
- Paul can't drive so he was a fat lot of use when I broke my arm.保罗不会开车，所以我手臂骨折时他一点忙也没帮上。
it’s not over until the fat lady sings - (saying) used for saying that a situation may still change, for example that a contest, election, etc. is not finished yet, and somebody still has a chance to win it最后才能见输赢；不到最后，结果难料
fat noun /fæt/ /fæt/ Word Family- fat adjective
- fatty adjective
- fatten verb
- fattening adjective
Idioms [uncountable] a white or yellow substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin脂肪；肥肉- excess body fat多余的体内脂肪
- This ham has too much fat on it.这块火腿肥肉太多。
- Exercise helps you burn off excess fat.运动有助于消耗多余的脂肪。
see also baby fat, puppy fatCollocations Diet and exerciseDiet and exerciseWeight- put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy body image
Healthy eating- eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
Exercise - (British English) take regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis
- go cycling/jogging/running
- go to/visit/ (especially North American English) hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
Staying healthy- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
Extra Examples- Are you carrying extra fat around your middle?你的腰部有赘肉吗？
- Claims that anti-cellulite creams can break down fat are controversial.纤体霜可以分解脂肪的说法有争议。
- He had great rolls of fat around his middle.他的腰部堆积起好几圈肥肉。
- His body was all muscle, with not an ounce of fat.他全身都是肌肉，一点儿脂肪都没有。
- If you eat too much you will put on fat.吃得太多会长胖的。
- She was middle-aged and running to fat.她人到中年，很快地发福了。
- The waistline is usually the first area where fat accumulates.最先有脂肪堆积的部位通常是腰部。
- the amount of fat stored in the body体内贮存的脂肪量
- Aerobic exercise will help you burn off excess body fat.做有氧运动有助于消耗体内多余的脂肪。
- Trim any visible fat off the meat before cooking.烹调前切掉所有看得见的肥肉。
- Add the remaining duck fat and chicken stock and bring to a boil.加入剩下的鸭油和鸡汤，然后将其煮沸。
- The only sound from the kitchen was the lamb fat spitting.厨房里 只听见羊油发出的毕剥声。
- rendered bacon fat熬炼的火腿油脂
Topics Bodya2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fatfat + verbphrases- not an ounce of fat
- a roll of fat
[countable, uncountable] a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants, treated so that it becomes pure for use in cooking（烹调用的）动植物油- Cook the meat in shallow fat.用少许油煎肉。
Extra Examples- Put the chicken in hot fat and braise thoroughly.把鸡肉放入热油中焖至烂熟。
- Remove the turkey from the pan and drain off the excess fat.把火鸡从锅中取出，沥去多余的油。
Topics Fooda2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fat- contain
- have
- be high in fat
- …
fat + verbfat + noun [countable, uncountable] animal and vegetable fats, when you are thinking of them as part of what a person eats（人体摄入的动植物）脂肪- You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates.你应该减少摄入脂肪和碳水化合物。
- Stick to foods that are low in fat.坚持吃低脂肪的食物。
- Is your diet high in fat? 你的饮食脂肪含量高吗？
- reduced-fat margarines低脂人造黄油
see also full-fat, low-fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fatExtra Examples- Avoid excess saturated fats as found in meat, poultry, and eggs.避免过多摄入存在于肉、禽类和鸡蛋中的饱和脂肪。
- Cut down drastically on unhealthy fats.要大量减少不健康油脂的摄入。
- Despite its very low fat content, it is deliciously creamy.虽然脂肪含量很低，但是味美似乳脂。
- Eat a diet low in total fat.要吃含总油脂量低的食物。
- Fats contain more calories than carbohydrates for the same weight.同样重量的脂肪和碳水化合物，脂肪含有的热量较多。
- Ice cream is high in fat and sugar.冰激凌的油脂和糖分含量高。
- It's easy to cut down on fat without changing your diet too much.饮食无需太大的改变就可以轻松减少脂肪。
- Reduce saturated fats in your diet.减少饮食中饱和脂肪的摄入量。
- She has cut out fat altogether in an effort to lose weight.她为了减肥，一点儿油脂也不吃。
- The amount of fat you eat can affect the health of your heart.摄入的油脂过量会影响心脏的健康。
- This cheese has a lot of fat in it.这种奶酪含有很多油脂。
- a reduced-fat diet低脂食谱
- margarines that contain polyunsaturated fats含有多不饱和脂肪的人造黄油
- the best wholefood sources of healthy fats健康脂肪的最佳纯天然食物来源
- the relationship between fat intake and cholesterol levels脂肪摄入与胆固醇水平的关系
- I prefer to eat fat free yogurts.我更喜欢吃脱脂酸奶。
Topics Cooking and eatinga2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fat- contain
- have
- be high in fat
- …
fat + verbfat + noun Word OriginOld English fǣtt ‘well fed, plump’, also ‘fatty, oily’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vet and German feist.
Idioms - (informal) to have a long friendly talk with somebody about something（长时间）闲聊，闲扯
- Randall stayed chewing the fat for a while.兰德尔继续咀嚼脂肪一段时间。
- They met up once a year to chew the fat about the old days.他们每年聚会一次，畅谈往事。
live off the fat of the land - to have enough money to be able to afford expensive things, food, drink, etc.过奢侈的生活；锦衣玉食
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