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fibres

UK //ˈfaɪ.bər//US //ˈfaɪ.bɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 fibra(线、丝),14世纪通过法语 fibre 进入英语。

noun

❶ 细长的线状物质,通常指天然或人造的细丝,如植物纤维、肌肉纤维或合成纤维。

“Cotton fibres are used to make soft and breathable fabrics.”

(棉纤维用于制作柔软透气的布料。)

“The muscles are made up of tiny fibres that contract and relax.”

(肌肉由微小的纤维组成,可以收缩和放松。)

同义词:threads, filaments, strands

常见短语

dietary fibres — 指食物中不能被人体消化吸收的植物性成分,有助于肠道健康。

“Eating more dietary fibres can improve your gut health.”

(多吃膳食纤维可以改善肠道健康。)

muscle fibres — 构成肌肉组织的细长细胞,通过收缩产生运动。

“Weight training helps to strengthen your muscle fibres.”

(举重训练有助于增强你的肌肉纤维。)