eating

• 指吃食物这一行为或过程，通常包括咀嚼和吞咽；也可指一顿饭或所吃的食物。

A noun referring to the act of consuming food, typically by chewing and swallowing.

不可数

1. The act of consuming foodA1formal

   The process of taking food into the body through the mouth for nourishment.

   进食

   • Eating is essential for survival.
   • She enjoys eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
   • Mindful eating can improve digestion.

   同义词consumptiondiningfeedingingestion

• 动词，表示把食物放入口中咀嚼并吞咽下去的动作；也可引申为消耗、侵蚀或用餐。

A verb used to indicate the act of consuming food.

不规则动词

1. Consume foodA1formal

   To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

   吃

   • I eat breakfast every morning.
   • She eats vegetables for lunch.
   • They eat dinner together as a family.

   同义词chewconsumedevourdinefeedgobblegormandizeingestmunchnoshswallowwolf

2. Eat away or erodeB2formal

   To gradually destroy or wear away something.

   侵蚀

   • Acid can eat away metal over time.
   • The waves eat away at the coastline.
   • Rust is eating away the old car.

   同义词ablateconsumecorrodedissolveerodegnawwear away

3. Consume or use upB2informal

   To use up resources or supplies completely.

   消耗

   • The project ate up all our budget.
   • This car eats gas like crazy.
   • The meeting ate up the entire afternoon.

   同义词consumedepletedevourexhaustuse up

   反义词conserveprovidesupply

短语动词变体eat ateat awayeat ineat intoeat oneat outeat up