core
/kɔː/ · /kɔːr/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4571 in the learning path
核心；中心部分；果核
Definitions
n. the central or most important part of something
核心；中心部分；果核
adj. central and essential to something
核心的；最重要的
v. to remove the hard central part of a fruit
去除果核
Example
She ate the apple and threw away the core.
她吃完苹果，把果核扔掉了。
Critical thinking should be a core skill taught in schools because it helps students evaluate information independently.
批判性思维应成为学校教授的核心技能，因为它有助于学生独立评估信息。
Collocations
- at the core of
- core skills
- apple core
- the Earth's core
Synonyms
- centre
Usage tip
果核指苹果等的中央硬部；桃核通常用stone。
FAQ
- What does core mean?
- the central or most important part of something central and essential to something to remove the hard central part of a fruit
- How is core pronounced?
- UK /kɔː/, US /kɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
