Транскрипции: британская ˈfɑːstɪŋ американская ˈfæstɪŋ
💡 Определение слова: the practice of eating little or no food for a period of time, especially for religious or health reasons
✍ Пример использования: A day of prayer and fasting was ordained.
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Краткое описание слова + примеры использования
**Fasting** — это воздержание от приёма пищи (полностью или частично) на определённый период времени, обычно с целью духовного очищения, похудения или по медицинским показаниям.
Вот несколько примеров использования слова «fasting» в предложениях на английском языке:
1. She decided to try a 7-day water fasting to detox her body.
2. Muslims observe Ramadan, a month-long fasting during which they abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk.
3. Before the surgery, the doctor advised him to stop eating for 12 hours before the procedure, so it was a kind of fasting.
4. The church encourages its members to practice fasting as a way to strengthen their faith and self-discipline.
5. Some people believe that fasting can have positive effects on mental health and emotional well-being.