bone
/bəʊn/ · /boʊn/
CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1823 in the learning path
骨；骨头
Definitions
n. One of the hard parts forming a body's supporting frame.
骨；骨头
v. To remove the bones from meat or fish.
剔去……的骨头
Example
He broke a bone in his wrist while skating.
他滑冰时摔断了手腕的一块骨头。
Regular weight-bearing exercise helps maintain bone strength and can reduce the risk of fractures in older adults.
规律的负重运动有助于保持骨骼强度，并能降低老年人骨折的风险。
Collocations
- break a bone
- bone strength
- bone marrow
- bone density
Word family
- bony (adj.)
- boneless (adj.)
Usage tip
bone作动词指去骨；boneless表示无骨的。
FAQ
- What does bone mean?
- One of the hard parts forming a body's supporting frame. To remove the bones from meat or fish.
- How is bone pronounced?
- UK /bəʊn/, US /boʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
