pica

D.J.:[ˈpaikə] K.K.:[ˈpaɪkə]

n.

  1. 十二点活字,异食癖

网络词典

pica

英 ˈpɪkə 美 ˈpɪkə
名词 中文翻译:贪吃
同义词: ['craving', 'gluttony']

例句:

  1. 1. The child has a pica for sweets and can't resist the temptation of chocolate.
    这个孩子有对甜食的贪食症,无法抗拒巧克力的诱惑。
  2. 2. The patient had a pica for metals and was unable to eat any solid food.
    病人有对金属的贪食症,无法吃任何固体食物。
  3. 3. The researcher found that pica is often associated with anorexia nervosa.
    研究者发现,贪食症往往与厌食症有关。