English Dictionary

aliment

/ˈa.lɪ.mənt/

noun

(now rare) Food. / (figuratively) Nourishment, sustenance. / (Scotland) An allowance for maintenance; alimony.

He enjoyed a variety of aliments at the buffet.

意味（1）

(now rare) Food.

意味（2）

(figuratively) Nourishment, sustenance.

As when Demosthenes reprehended the people for hearkening to the conditions offered by King Philip, being not honourable nor equal, he saith they were but aliments of their sloth and weakness, which if they were taken away, necessity would teach them stronger resolutions.

意味（3）

(Scotland) An allowance for maintenance; alimony.