Montezuma's revenge
noun [ U ] mainly US uk/ˌmɒn.tɪˌzuː.məz rɪˈvendʒ/ us/ˌmɑːn.təˌzuː.məz rɪˈvendʒ/ (also US Aztec two-step)
（旅行期间因饮食原因发生的腹部疾病）蒙特祖玛的复仇
a slight stomach illness while travelling, caused by eating or drinking things that you do not usually eat or drink or something that is not safe to eat or drink
Americans joke they'll get Montezuma's revenge if they drink the water in 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 four days of Montezuma's revenge, I was finally feeling better. 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
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- The holiday was ruined by severe Montezuma's revenge.
- If you get Montezuma's revenge, avoid milk, caffeinated beverages, sport drinks, juices containing sugar, alcohol and soft drinks.
- Travellers suffering from 'Montezuma's revenge' may not necessarily have to avoid tasty cuisine.