Definitions
v. To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow
吃；进食
Example
We usually eat breakfast together before leaving the house.
我们通常一起吃完早饭再出门。
Schools can encourage children to eat more vegetables by providing affordable meals with a variety of fresh ingredients.
学校可以提供价格实惠、包含多种新鲜食材的餐食，鼓励孩子多吃蔬菜。
Collocations
- eat breakfast
- eat out
- eat a balanced diet
- eat well
Word family
- eater (n.)
- edible (adj.)
- inedible (adj.)
Synonyms
- consume
Usage tip
不规则变化：eat—ate—eaten。
FAQ
- What does eat mean?
- To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow
- How is eat pronounced?
- UK /iːt/, US /iːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
