calorie
/ˈkæləri/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4549 in the learning path
卡路里；热量单位
Definitions
n. A unit measuring energy, especially energy in food.
卡路里；热量单位
Example
This walking app estimates how many calories I burn.
这个步行应用会估算我消耗了多少卡路里。
Although calorie information can guide food choices, a balanced diet also depends on nutrient quality.
虽然热量信息可以指导食物选择，但均衡饮食也取决于营养质量。
Collocations
- burn calories
- calorie intake
- low in calories
- calorie content
Word family
- caloric (adj.)
Usage tip
食品语境的calorie通常指千卡；物理学中指卡。
FAQ
- What does calorie mean?
- A unit measuring energy, especially energy in food.
- How is calorie pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæləri/, US /ˈkæləri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
