carbohydrate
/ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/ · /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #5020 in the learning path
碳水化合物
Definitions
n. A substance such as sugar or starch that provides energy.
碳水化合物
Example
Rice provides carbohydrate, which gives you energy for daily activities.
米饭提供碳水化合物，为日常活动供给能量。
Although carbohydrates are an important energy source, public health guidance should distinguish wholegrain foods from products containing added sugars.
虽然碳水化合物是重要的能量来源，但公共健康指南应区分全谷物食品和含添加糖的产品。
Collocations
- complex carbohydrates
- carbohydrate intake
- low-carbohydrate diet
Usage tip
泛指营养成分可不可数；谈种类或总称常用复数。
FAQ
- What does carbohydrate mean?
- A substance such as sugar or starch that provides energy.
- How is carbohydrate pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/, US /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
