obese
/əʊˈbiːs/ · /oʊˈbiːs/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4929 in the learning path
肥胖的
Definitions
adj. having excessive body fat that may harm health
肥胖的
Example
The vet said our cat was obese and needed exercise.
兽医说我们家的猫过于肥胖，需要运动。
People who are obese should have access to supportive healthcare without facing discrimination or blame.
肥胖人群应能获得支持性的医疗服务，而不受歧视或责备。
Collocations
- clinically obese
- become obese
- obese patients
Word family
- obesity (n.)
Usage tip
属医学用语，程度通常重于overweight；避免随意评价他人。
FAQ
- What does obese mean?
- having excessive body fat that may harm health
- How is obese pronounced?
- UK /əʊˈbiːs/, US /oʊˈbiːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
