A2 noun #4,000 最常用 3分钟阅读

구토

guto

解释 구토 适合你的水平:

Vomit is the food that comes out of your mouth when you are sick. You say, 'I feel sick' or 'I am going to throw up'. Do not use this word at the dinner table because it is not polite!

When you have a stomach flu, you might vomit. It is the same as 'throwing up'. People usually say 'throw up' in daily life because 'vomit' sounds like a medical word.

Vomit is a noun used to describe the discharge of stomach contents. While it is technically correct, it is often avoided in polite social conversation. You might use it when explaining your symptoms to a doctor or describing a messy situation.

Beyond its literal meaning, 'vomit' is sometimes used figuratively to describe something that causes extreme disgust. It is a register-sensitive word; using it in formal writing is acceptable for medical reports, but in casual settings, it can be seen as overly graphic.

The term 'vomit' is often replaced by 'emesis' in highly clinical or academic settings. Understanding the nuance between 'vomit', 'nausea', and 'regurgitation' is essential for medical professionals. Figuratively, it conveys a strong sense of revulsion that goes beyond mere dislike.

Historically, the root 'vomere' implies a forceful expulsion. In literature, authors may use the word to create a visceral, jarring effect on the reader. It is a word that carries significant weight, and its usage should be carefully considered to avoid unnecessary shock value in writing.

구토 30秒了解

  • Vomit is stomach contents ejected through the mouth.
  • It is a clinical term, often replaced by 'throw up' in casual speech.
  • It is considered a taboo or impolite word in social settings.
  • Commonly associated with illness or disgust.

When we talk about vomit, we are referring to the physical substance that is expelled from the stomach. It is a very common, albeit unpleasant, bodily function that usually happens when someone is feeling unwell.

You might hear people use this word in both medical contexts and everyday conversation. While it is a simple noun, it carries a strong, visceral meaning because it is associated with being sick or having an upset stomach. Understanding this word helps you describe health conditions or reactions to bad food.

The word vomit comes directly from the Latin word vomere, which means 'to spew forth' or 'to discharge'. It has been part of the English language since the early 17th century.

Interestingly, the root vom- is also the source of the word 'vomitory', which historically referred to an opening or passage that allowed large crowds to exit a stadium quickly. While the medical meaning stayed focused on the stomach, the etymological link to 'spewing out' remains clear in both usages.

In casual conversation, people often prefer softer synonyms like 'throw up' or 'puke' because vomit can sound quite clinical or harsh. However, in a doctor's office or a hospital, 'vomit' is the standard, objective term used to document symptoms.

You will often see it paired with verbs like 'to induce' (in medical contexts) or 'to clean up' (in household contexts). It is important to know that while it is a common word, it is generally considered impolite to discuss in detail during a meal.

1. Make someone want to vomit: Used to describe something so disgusting or morally offensive that it causes physical revulsion. Example: The greed shown by the company made me want to vomit.

2. Vomit up: A phrasal verb meaning to eject something. Example: The dog vomited up his breakfast.

3. Induce vomiting: A formal phrase used in medical emergencies. Example: Do not induce vomiting if they have swallowed chemicals.

4. A vomit-inducing sight: Describes something visually repulsive. Example: The state of the abandoned house was a vomit-inducing sight.

5. Feel like vomiting: To experience nausea. Example: I felt like vomiting after the rollercoaster ride.

The word vomit acts as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it is usually uncountable when referring to the substance in general, but can be countable when referring to specific instances (e.g., 'there were several vomits on the floor').

Pronunciation follows the pattern VOM-it, with the stress on the first syllable. It rhymes with words like 'comet' or 'grommet'. In British English, the 'o' is shorter, while in American English, it may sound slightly more open.

趣味小知识

The Latin word 'vomitorium' was an architectural term for stadium exits.

发音指南

英式 /ˈvɒm.ɪt/

Short 'o' sound, stress on first syllable.

美式 /ˈvɑːm.ɪt/

Longer 'a' sound, clear 't' at the end.

常见错误

  • Mispronouncing the 'i' as 'e'
  • Misplacing the stress
  • Swallowing the final 't'

押韵词

comet grommet somewhat mommet plummet

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to read

写作 2/5

Simple to write

口语 2/5

Easy to say

听力 2/5

Easy to hear

接下来学什么

前置知识

接下来学习

nausea emesis dehydration

高级

revulsion visceral

需要掌握的语法

Verb Tenses

He vomited (past).

Countable vs Uncountable

Vomit is usually uncountable.

Phrasal Verbs

Vomit up.

按水平分级的例句

1

I feel sick.

I feel ill

Feeling sick is different from being sick

2

The baby vomited.

The baby threw up

Past tense

3

Do not vomit here.

Don't be sick here

Imperative

4

He is sick.

He is ill

State of being

5

I saw vomit.

I saw the mess

Noun usage

6

Are you sick?

Do you feel bad?

Question

7

The dog is sick.

The dog is ill

Subject-verb

8

Clean the vomit.

Wipe the mess

Verb usage

1

The food made me vomit.

2

He vomited after the race.

3

There was vomit on the floor.

4

She felt like she would vomit.

5

The smell caused him to vomit.

6

Don't vomit on the carpet.

7

He vomited his dinner.

8

The doctor asked if I vomited.

1

The patient vomited twice during the night.

2

The sight of the accident made me want to vomit.

3

He had to clean up the vomit in the hallway.

4

She was suffering from severe nausea and vomiting.

5

The medication lists vomiting as a common side effect.

6

He vomited up the bad sushi he ate.

7

I felt so dizzy I thought I would vomit.

8

The child vomited all over his shirt.

1

The sheer hypocrisy of the speech made me want to vomit.

2

Medical staff must be prepared to handle patients who vomit.

3

The substance caused immediate vomiting in the test subjects.

4

He tried to suppress the urge to vomit.

5

The smell of the chemicals was enough to induce vomiting.

6

She vomited after the intense workout.

7

The patient's persistent vomiting was a cause for concern.

8

He described the experience as vomit-inducing.

1

The narrative was so saccharine it was almost vomit-inducing.

2

The clinical report noted frequent episodes of projectile vomiting.

3

He suppressed a wave of nausea, fearing he might vomit in public.

4

The sight of the carnage was enough to make anyone vomit.

5

The patient presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting.

6

The politician's lies were enough to make the public vomit.

7

The toxin is known to induce violent vomiting.

8

He felt the bile rise, threatening to vomit.

1

His vitriolic rhetoric was enough to make one want to vomit.

2

The medical literature distinguishes between regurgitation and vomiting.

3

The scene was described with such visceral detail that it induced vomiting.

4

He felt a profound sense of existential dread that manifested as a desire to vomit.

5

The patient's chronic vomiting led to severe dehydration.

6

The artist used the imagery of vomit to represent societal decay.

7

The toxic spill caused widespread vomiting among the local population.

8

He could barely contain the vomit rising in his throat.

常见搭配

violent vomiting
induce vomiting
urge to vomit
persistent vomiting
projectile vomiting
clean up vomit
smell of vomit
vomit uncontrollably
vomit blood
cause vomiting

习语与表达

"make someone want to vomit"

to be extremely disgusting

His behavior makes me want to vomit.

casual

"vomit up"

to throw up

He vomited up his lunch.

neutral

"a vomit-inducing sight"

something very gross

The room was a vomit-inducing sight.

casual

"feel like vomiting"

to feel nauseous

I feel like vomiting after that ride.

neutral

"the urge to vomit"

the feeling of needing to be sick

He fought the urge to vomit.

neutral

"vomit forth"

to spew out (literary)

The volcano vomited forth lava.

literary

容易混淆

구토 对比 Nausea

Related to the same event

Nausea is the feeling, vomit is the action

I felt nausea before I vomited.

구토 对比 Spit

Both involve the mouth

Spit is saliva, vomit is stomach contents

He spit on the ground.

구토 对比 Regurgitate

Both mean bringing up food

Regurgitate is often used for birds or scientific contexts

The bird regurgitated food.

구토 对比 Indigestion

Both involve the stomach

Indigestion is pain, vomit is the expulsion

I have indigestion from the spicy food.

句型

A2

Subject + vomited + after + noun

He vomited after the meal.

B1

Subject + felt + the + urge + to + vomit

She felt the urge to vomit.

B2

Noun + caused + subject + to + vomit

The smell caused him to vomit.

B1

Subject + was + vomiting + for + duration

He was vomiting for hours.

B2

Subject + vomited + up + object

The dog vomited up his food.

词族

名词

vomiting the act of being sick

动词

vomit to eject stomach contents

形容词

vomitous tending to cause vomiting

相关

nausea the feeling before vomiting

如何使用

frequency

5

正式程度

Emesis (Formal) Vomit (Neutral) Throw up (Casual) Puke (Slang)

小贴士

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Memory Palace Trick

Imagine a 'V' shape coming out of your mouth.
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When Native Speakers Use It

Mostly in medical or descriptive contexts.
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Cultural Insight

Avoid it at the dinner table.
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Grammar Shortcut

It's a regular verb (vomit, vomited).
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Say It Right

Stress the first syllable: VOM-it.
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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it as a synonym for 'spit'.
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Did You Know?

The word comes from Latin.
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Study Smart

Learn synonyms like 'nausea' alongside it.
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Register Check

Use 'throw up' with friends, 'vomit' with doctors.
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Politeness

It is a 'gross' word, so use it sparingly.

记住它

记忆技巧

Vomit starts with V, like 'Very bad stomach'.

视觉联想

A person holding their stomach looking green.

Word Web

Sickness Nausea Doctor Stomach Medicine

挑战

Try to use the word 'nausea' instead of 'vomit' in a sentence.

词源

Latin

原始含义: To spew forth

文化背景

Avoid using during meals.

Generally considered a 'taboo' word in polite society.

The Exorcist (famous scene) Various medical dramas

在生活中练习

真实语境

At the doctor

  • I have been vomiting
  • How many times did you vomit?

At home

  • I need to clean this up
  • Are you feeling better?

Describing a bad experience

  • It was vomit-inducing
  • I felt like I would vomit

Medical report

  • Patient reports vomiting
  • Episodes of emesis

对话开场白

"Have you ever felt so sick you had to vomit?"

"What is the most disgusting thing you have ever seen?"

"Do you think it's polite to use the word 'vomit' in public?"

"How do you describe feeling sick without using the word 'vomit'?"

"What should you do if someone vomits in public?"

日记主题

Describe a time you felt really sick.

Why do you think some words are considered impolite?

Write a short story about a character who has a weak stomach.

Explain the difference between feeling nauseous and actually vomiting.

常见问题

8 个问题
It is not a swear word, but it is considered impolite.
Only if you are explaining a medical absence.
Puke is much more casual and sometimes considered rude.
No, spitting is from the mouth, vomiting is from the stomach.
Usually to remove toxins from the body.
Say 'I'm feeling unwell' or 'I have an upset stomach'.
Usually uncountable, but can be countable in specific contexts.
Yes, they are perfect rhymes.

自我测试

fill blank A1

I feel sick, I might ___.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: vomit

Vomit is the correct term for being sick.

multiple choice A2

Which is a synonym for vomit?

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: throw up

Throw up is the common casual synonym.

true false B1

Vomit is a polite word to use at dinner.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 错误

It is considered impolite.

match pairs B1

Word

意思

全部匹配!

Matching definitions.

sentence order B2

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案:

Correct SVO order.

fill blank B2

The smell was ___.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: vomit-inducing

Vomit-inducing describes the smell.

true false C1

Emesis is a medical term for vomit.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 正确

Emesis is the clinical term.

multiple choice C1

What does 'vomit forth' mean?

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: to spew out

It's a literary way to say eject.

sentence order C2

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案:

Correct adjective-noun phrase.

fill blank C2

The patient suffered from ___ vomiting.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: persistent

Persistent is a common medical collocation.

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