Word · Frequency #8317
glucose
葡萄糖
A simple sugar that is a major source of energy for the body's cells.
- 1.
A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
一种单糖,分子式为C6H12O6,是细胞代谢的主要能量来源。
一种单糖,分子式为C6H12O6,是细胞代谢的主要能量来源。；葡萄糖；[化] 葡萄糖; 右旋糖; 葡糖(用于复合词中)
In use
The doctor told him to eat more fruits to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
After running the marathon, she drank a sports drink to replenish her glucose stores.
Honey contains a mix of glucose and fructose, giving it a sweet taste.
glucose is [adj]
Glucose is a simple sugar that is essential for energy production.
葡萄糖是一种单糖，对能量产生至关重要。
consume [quantity] of glucose
The brain consumes about 120 grams of glucose per day.
大脑每天消耗约120克葡萄糖。
[adj] level of glucose
The patient has a high level of glucose in the blood.
病人血液中葡萄糖水平偏高。
Common mistakes
I need to take glucoses after meals.I need to take glucose after meals.
glucose 作为物质名词不可数，不能加复数 -s。
The glucose is a simple sugar.Glucose is a simple sugar.
泛指不可数名词时不加冠词 the。
Connections
Collocations
- blood glucose
- 血糖
- Monitoring blood glucose levels is essential for managing diabetes.监测血糖水平对控制糖尿病至关重要。
- glucose level
- 葡萄糖水平
- The doctor checked her glucose level after the fasting period.医生在禁食期后检查了她的葡萄糖水平。
- glucose tolerance
- 葡萄糖耐量
- A glucose tolerance test can help diagnose diabetes.葡萄糖耐量测试有助于诊断糖尿病。
- glucose metabolism
- 葡萄糖代谢
- Exercise improves glucose metabolism in the body.运动改善身体内的葡萄糖代谢。
- glucose monitor
- 血糖监测仪
- She uses a continuous glucose monitor to track her sugar levels.她使用连续血糖监测仪来追踪她的糖水平。
- glucose solution
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想‘咕噜渴死’——肚子饿得咕噜叫，口渴难耐时，葡萄糖是能量救星。
Context & Register
通常用于科学和医学领域，也常见于日常健康讨论。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-ose' and pronounced /əʊs/ (sucrose, fructose, lactose, dose) rhyme with glucose. Rose and pose are spelled similarly but end with /z/, so they do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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