VOA慢速英语:对食物的渴望存在你的脑子里

hypothalamus – n. a part of the brain that lies beneath the thalamus, produces hormones which pass to the front part of the pituitary gland, and is important in regulating the activities of the autonomic nervous system

appetite – n. a physical desire for food

reward – n. a stimulus (such as food) that is administered to an organism and serves to reinforce a desired response

euphoria – n. a feeling of well-being or elation

activate – v. chemistry : to cause (a chemical reaction or natural process) to begin

scenario – n. a description of what could possibly happen

come down (with something) – phrasal verb to catch or show signs of an illness

run-down – adj. not used before a noun : in poor health or physical condition : worn-out or exhausted

crave – v. to have a very strong desire for something : craving – n.

consistent – adj. continuing to happen or develop in the same way

mechanism – n. a process or system that is used to produce a particular result

neural – adj. of, relating to, or involving a nerve or the nervous system

diet – v. to eat less food or to eat only particular kinds of food in order to lose weight

fast – v. to eat no food for a period of time

hankering – n. informal + old-fashioned : to have a strong or constant desire for something