be on a diet — to be following a regulated eating plan to lose weight or improve health
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be following a regulated eating plan to lose weight or improve health
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɑn ə ˈdaɪət/
Korean meaning: 다이어트를 하고 있다, 식이요법을 따르고 있다
Korean pronunciation: 비 온 어 **다**이엇
Example Sentences
- I've been on a diet for two weeks, but pizza keeps calling my name.
- My doctor says I should be on a diet to lower my cholesterol.
- He's been on a diet so long, he dreams about hamburgers.
be on a diet
NOUN//bi ɑn ə ˈdaɪət//
to be following a regulated eating plan to lose weight or improve health
She's on a diet, so she picked a salad instead of pasta tonight.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Diet는 그리스어 'diaita'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '생활 방식'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 특히 음식과 관련된 생활 습관을 가리키게 되었고, 현대에는 체중 감량이나 건강을 위한 식사 조절을 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I've been on a diet for two weeks, but pizza keeps calling my name.”
“My doctor says I should be on a diet to lower my cholesterol.”
“He's been on a diet so long, he dreams about hamburgers.”
“She's on a Mediterranean diet recommended by her nutritionist.”
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