单词 | binge-and-purge |
释义 | > as lemmasbinge-and-purge binge-and-purge n. and adj. (a) n. the practice or condition of binge-eating and subsequently inducing vomiting or emptying of the bowels (cf. purge v.1 2e); (b) adj. of or characterized by this practice; also in extended use. ΚΠ 1976 Signs 2 351 (heading) The psychodynamics of the binge and purge. 1981 N.Y. Times 31 May xxii. 1/4 She was ready to resume a rigid diet that would last a few days, until her fierce hunger would send her on another binge and purge episode. 1993 Mother Jones Jan. 26/1 Five years ago, Gondolf went into therapy, hoping to put an end to her chronic binge-and-purge eating disorder. 1997 Chicago Tribune 17 Aug. iii. 1/5 The PGA Championship leaderboard had a binge-and-purge session Friday, ridding itself of the best feel-good story of the tournament. 2004 Sacramento (Calif.) Bee (Nexis) 6 Jan. Our highly progressive tax system produces the fiscal equivalent of binge-and-purge. < as lemmas |
随便看 |
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。