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food [fuːd] N

convenience food N

fast food N

food bank N

food chain N

food court N

food labeling N

food stamp N

functional food N

health food N

junk food N

natural food N

organic food N

takeout food N

fast-food eatery [ˈiːtərı] N

fast-food restaurant N

fast-food worker N

food pushcart vendor [... ˈpʊʃkɑːt ...] N

Usage examples with food

processed food
经过加工的食品
rough food
粗食
a shortage of food [or a food shortage]
粮食不足
stuff oneself with food
把肚子塞得很饱
a bit of food
一点儿食物
food stored against winter
为过冬贮备的食物
economize (in) food
节约食物
lightly salted food
加了少量盐的食物
carryout Chinese food
外卖中餐
ready-cooked food
熟食
be dainty about one's food
讲究饮食
Don't stint yourself of food.
不要节食。
Famine creates high food prices.
饥荒造成食品价格昂贵。
The food's not half bad.
这食物挺不错。
skimp on food to save money
为了省钱吃得很省
This food has a peculiar taste.
这食物有一种特殊的味道。
She's very particular about her food.
她对于吃特别挑剔。
Old people often dislike greasy food.
老年人一般都不喜欢吃油腻的食品。
He shook salt on his food.
他在食物上撒盐。
be unaccustomed to the food here
吃不惯这儿的食物

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Crispbread is a staple food and was for a long time considered a poor man's diet.
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All the menus had the same food offerings, including burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, salad, fries, desserts, soda and water.
healthland.time.com
Following different desires leads to different things; one who follows his desire for food is a glutton, and so on.
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These chores were typically menial tasks such as delivery, collection, or preparation of food.
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Food service, generally under palapas is common although accommodations are sparse and very basic.
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It is a relatively low toxicity pesticide that has the potential to find its way into food, drinking water, and residential areas.
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There are also arts and crafts stalls and a broad range of food vendors for a tasty lunch.
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For some time she lived in a trailer on food stamps and welfare.
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Accommodation will not be available every night, so that lightweight camping, or bivouac gear, is necessary, as well as several days supply of food.
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This preoccupies moose, and keeps them from browsing for food, which can lead to malnutrition.
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