Montezuma's revenge
noun[U]
mainlyUSuk/mɒn.tɪˌzuː.məz rɪˈvendʒ/us/mɑːn.təˌzuː.məz rɪˈvendʒ/(alsoUSAztec two-step)aslightstomachillnesswhiletravelling,causedbyeatingordrinkingthings that you do not usuallyeatordrinkor something that is notsafetoeatordrink:
(旅行期间因饮食原因发生的腹部疾病)蒙特祖玛的复仇Americansjokethey'll get Montezuma'srevengeif theydrinkthewaterin Mexico.美国人开玩笑说如果他们饮用墨西哥当地的水就会得上蒙特祖玛的复仇。
After fourdaysof Montezuma'srevenge, I wasfinallyfeelingbetter.在经历了四天蒙特祖玛的复仇之后,我终于感觉好点了。
Synonym
Delhi belly
- TheholidaywasruinedbysevereMontezuma'srevenge.
- If you get Montezuma'srevenge,avoidmilk,caffeinatedbeverages,sportdrinks,juicescontainingsugar,alcoholandsoftdrinks.
- Travellerssufferingfrom 'Montezuma'srevenge' may notnecessarilyhave toavoidtastycuisine.
Digestive disorders
- achalasia
- acid reflux
- anti-diarrhoea
- anti-diarrhoeal
- Aztec two-step
- colic
- diarrhoea
- flatulence
- flatus
- gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- gastroenteritis
- gastroparesis
- gippy tummy
- GORD
- IBD
- indigestion
- sprue
- stomach flu
- ulcerative colitis
- unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding