书籍 Insight - 初中级 - 单元 3 - 3A

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

食物, 食品

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

营养

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

添加剂

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

卡路里, 卡路里

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

碳水化合物, 碳水化合物类

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

脂肪, 食用脂肪

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

矿物, 矿物质

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

营养素, 营养成分

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

蛋白质

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

盐

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

糖

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

维生素

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

吃, 进食

all the different stages of grow and development of a living organism

生命周期, 生长周期

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

运输, 带走

to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

冷藏, 放入冰箱

to make something using raw materials or different components

生产, 制造

to make a waste product usable again

回收利用, 再利用

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

扔掉, 抛弃

a box or container in which items are packed

包裹, 包装

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

环保的, 生态友好的

(of a product or system) using less energy while still achieving the same level of performance or output

节能的, 能效高的

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

温室气体, 温室效应气体

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

全球变暖, 地球平均温度的上升

a place where garbage and waste materials are collected and disposed of

垃圾堆, 废物填埋场

a place where materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal are collected and sorted so they can be reused or turned into new products

回收中心, 回收点

the distance that food travels from its place of production to the consumer, typically measured in miles or kilometers

食品里程, 食品距离

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

成长, 生长