fasting

• Относящийся к воздержанию от еды или питья в течение определенного периода времени, часто по религиозным, оздоровительным или духовным причинам.

Relating to the act of abstaining from food or drink for a period of time, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

1. Abstaining from foodB1formal

   Relating to or characterized by a period of voluntarily not eating food, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

   Постный

   • During Ramadan, Muslims observe a fasting period from dawn to sunset.
   • The doctor recommended a fasting diet to improve her metabolism.
   • Fasting practices vary widely across different cultures and religions.

   Synonymsabstemiousabstinentasceticself-denying

   Antonymseatingfeastingfed

• Существительное, обозначающее практику воздержания от всей или части пищи и напитков, часто по религиозным, оздоровительным или духовным причинам.

A noun referring to the practice of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

uncountable

1. Abstaining from foodB1formal

   The practice of voluntarily abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both for a period of time.

   Голодание

   • Fasting is often practiced for religious or health reasons.
   • She completed a 24-hour fast for her medical checkup.
   • Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary trend.

   Synonymsabstentionabstinencedietingself-denial

   Antonymseatingfeastingindulging

2. Religious observanceB1formal

   A period of abstaining from food as part of a religious ritual or spiritual discipline.

   Пост

   • During Ramadan, Muslims observe daily fasting from dawn to sunset.
   • Fasting is a common practice in many religions for purification.
   • He observed a strict fast during Lent.

   Synonymsfast

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия воздержания от пищи или еды, обычно по религиозным, оздоровительным или ритуальным причинам.

A verb used to indicate the act of abstaining from food or eating, typically for religious, health, or ritual reasons.

1. Abstain from foodB2formal

   To voluntarily refrain from eating food, often for religious, health, or spiritual reasons.

   Поститься

   • Many people fast during Ramadan.
   • She decided to fast for 24 hours as a detox.
   • The patient was asked to fast before the blood test.

   Synonymsabstaindietstarve