kernel
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. (果)仁
2. N-COUNT The kernel of a cereal crop such as wheat is the seed that is inside the hard husk. (小麥等穀類作物麩殼裡的)穀粒
3. N-COUNT The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. 核心[usu sing, usu N 'of' n]
The kernel of that message was that peace must not be a source of advantage or disadvantage for anyone. 那一信息的核心是和平絕不應該成爲對任何人有利或不利的根源。
4. N-COUNT A kernel of something is a small element of it. 一小部分[usu sing, usu N 'of' n]
For all I know, there may be a kernel of truth in what he says. 據我所知，他的話可能有一點兒道理。
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kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ (kernels)
剑桥词典
kernel noun [C] (PLANT PART)
the part of a nut that is inside the shell and can be eaten
（堅果可食用的）仁，核
the whole seed of the maize plant
（玉米的）顆粒，粒
kernel noun [C] (IMPORTANT PART)
the most important part of something, although it might not always be easy to find
核心，中心，要點
There is often a kernel of truth in what they say. 他們的話裡常常包含些真理。 返回 kernel