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.
中文解释
【记】an不 + oral(口，嘴)+音：下→嘴里吃不下
实用例句
1. The causes of anorexia are much debated.
关于厌食的起因存在颇多争论。
来自柯林斯例句
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.
来自《简明英汉词典》
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.
来自《简明英汉词典》
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.