1590s, "lack of appetite," Modern Latin, from Greek anorexia, from an-, privative prefix, "without" (see an- (1)) + orexis "appetite, desire," from oregein "to desire, stretch out" (cognate with Latin regere "to keep straight, guide, rule;" see regal) + abstract noun ending -ia. In current use, often short for anorexia nervosa.
双语例句
1. The causes of anorexia are much debated.
关于厌食的起因存在颇多争论。
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2. Anorexia can creep up on young girls when they least expect it.
年轻女子可能在最没有防备的情況下患上厌食症.
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3. Reports of anorexia and other eating disorders are on the increase.
据报告,厌食症和其他饮食方面的功能紊乱发生率正在不断增长.
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4. Anorexia is a common eating disorder.
厌食是一种常见的饮食紊乱症.
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5. Early symptoms include anorexia, muscular weakness and fatigue.