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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
bulimia
bu·limia BrE [buˈlɪmiə] NAmE [buˈlɪmiə] BrE [bjuˈlɪmiə] NAmE [bjuˈlɪmiə] BrE [buˈliːmiə] NAmE [buˈliːmiə] BrE [bjuˈliːmiə] NAmE [bjuˈliːmiə] (also bulimia nervosa BrE [buˌlɪmiə nɜːˈvəʊsə] ; NAmE [buˌlɪmiə nɜːrˈvoʊsə] ) noun uncountable an emotional ↑disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much and then forces him- or herself to ↑vomit compare ↑anorexia Derived Word: ↑bulimic Word Origin: late Middle English (as bolisme, later bulimy): modern Latin, or from medieval Latin bolismos, from Greek boulimia ‘ravenous hunger’, from bous ‘ox’ + limos ‘hunger’. Collocations: Diet and exercise Weight 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/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 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/(especially US) fiber/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 NAmE) quit smoking Exercise (BrE) take regular exercise do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise play football/hockey/tennis go cycling/jogging/running go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) 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 BrE) 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
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