bulimia
US /buːˈliː.mi.ə/
UK /buːˈliː.mi.ə/
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贪食症, 神经性贪食症
an emotional disorder involving distortion of body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by depression and self-induced vomiting, purging, or fasting.
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She sought therapy to overcome her struggle with bulimia.
她寻求治疗以克服与贪食症的斗争。
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Awareness campaigns are crucial for educating the public about disorders like bulimia.
宣传活动对于教育公众了解贪食症等疾病至关重要。