Frankenfood
noun [ C or U ] informal disapproving (also frankenfood) uk/ˈfræŋ.kən.fuːd/ us/ˈfræŋ.kən.fuːd/
“科学怪人食品”（对转基因食品的旧称）
food or a crop that has been genetically modified (= having had some of their genes changed scientifically)
Some studies claim that these Frankenfoods can cause health issues.
Opponents of GM crops call them frankenfood, reflecting concerns about their safety. 转基因作物的反对者称它们为 “科学怪人食品”，这反映了对其安全性的担忧。
See also: Frankenstein
- More examples
- Plant biotechnology faces opposition from some consumers, who call the results "Frankenfood".
- The term Frankenfood first appeared early in the debate over GM food.
- These frankenfoods have had their genetic structure changed.
- Arguments against Frankenfoods relate to both health and environmental concenrs.
- The word "Frankenfood" was introduced by opponents of genetically engineered crops.