Definitions
n. A hard-shelled fruit with an edible seed inside.
坚果
n. A small metal piece screwed onto a bolt to fasten things.
螺母；螺帽
Example
She cracked a nut and shared the kernel with me.
她敲开一颗坚果，把果仁分给我吃。
Nuts provide useful nutrients, although schools must consider food allergies when planning meals for children.
坚果能提供有益的营养物质，但学校为儿童安排餐食时必须考虑食物过敏问题。
Collocations
- mixed nuts
- nut allergy
- tighten a nut
- nuts and bolts
Word family
- nutty (adj.)
Usage tip
食物和五金中的nut都是可数名词。
FAQ
- What does nut mean?
- A hard-shelled fruit with an edible seed inside. A small metal piece screwed onto a bolt to fasten things.
- How is nut pronounced?
- UK /nʌt/, US /nʌt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
