| 单词 | macrobiotics |
| 释义 | macrobiotics[ mak-roh-bahy-ot-iks ] / ˌmæk roʊ baɪˈɒt ɪks / noun (used with a singular verb)a philosophically oriented program incorporating elements from several ancient cultures and emphasizing harmony with nature, especially through adherence to a diet consisting primarily of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and moderate amounts of seafood and fruit. Origin of macrobiotics1860–65 for general sense “the science of prolonging life”; see macrobiotic, -ics Words nearby macrobioticsmacroaggregated albumin, macroamylase, macroamylasemia, macrobiosis, macrobiotic, macrobiotics, macroblast, macroblepharia, macrocardia, macrocarpa, macrocarpous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for macrobioticsmacrobiotics / (ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks) / noun(functioning as singular) a dietary system in which foods are classified according to the principles of Yin and Yang. It advocates diets of whole grains and vegetables grown without chemical additives Word Origin for macrobioticsC20: from macro- + Greek biotos life + -ics Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for macrobioticsmacrobiotics [ măk′rō-bī-ŏt′ĭks ] n.The theory or practice of promoting well-being and longevity, principally by means of a diet consisting chiefly of whole grains and beans and restricted amounts of liquids and noncereal foods. Other words from macrobioticsmac′ro•bi•ot′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. |
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