新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

nourishment

英  [ˈnʌrɪʃmənt]
    
美  [ˈnɜːr-]

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 营养

    If something provides a person, animal, or plant with nourishment, it provides them with the food that is necessary for life, growth, and good health.

    双语例句

    例:

    The mother provides the embryo with nourishment and a place to grow.

    母亲为胎儿提供营养和成长的空间。

    2[U 不可数名词] 营养的供给 , 营养的吸收

    The action of nourishing someone or something, or the experience of being nourished, can be referred to as nourishment.

    双语例句

    例:

    Sugar gives quick relief to hunger but provides no lasting nourishment.

    糖能快速缓解饥饿感,但不能提供持久的营养。