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The right word
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zvonka.rink
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The right word
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Dear colleagues,
Here is an example I do not know whether to accept the word as correct or not:
...She appeared in an advertising campaign, showing her dangerously STARVED body..........
I expected words such as : skinny /thin/bony. I checked the expressions with starved on the net, however, I can-t make a decision whether this is correct or not. Can you help me, please?
Thank you so much for your help.
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20 Oct 2014
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MoodyMoody
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I would accept the word starved in this context. Many models have anorexia, a disorder in which the patient generally eats very little. A few models have died from anorexia. In fact, I would be impressed with this student �s logical progression. |
20 Oct 2014
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yanogator
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I agree with MoodyMoody. Using "starved" indicates the process that led to the skinny condition.
Bruce |
20 Oct 2014
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douglas
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Yes, I would definitely accept it. |
20 Oct 2014
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zvonka.rink
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Thank you for your answers. It seems my students are always rght although they often say they speak "by ear".
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20 Oct 2014
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