Word · Frequency #4866
vitamins
维生素
vitamins is the plural of vitamin.
any of a group of organic substances that are essential in small amounts for normal metabolism
- 1.
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function. They are found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically, and deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.
对人体健康至关重要的小量有机化合物
- 2.
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
一组对正常代谢至关重要的有机物质
对人体健康至关重要的小量有机化合物；一组对正常代谢至关重要的有机物质；维生素；[化] 维生素
In use
Oranges are a great source of vitamin C.
She takes a multivitamin every morning to stay healthy.
Leafy greens contain many essential vitamins and minerals.
take vitamin [letter]
维生素字母通常大写。
You should take vitamin D every day.
你应该每天服用维生素D。
be rich in vitamins
Oranges are rich in vitamins.
橙子富含维生素。
a [adjective] source of vitamins
Leafy greens are a great source of vitamins.
绿叶蔬菜是维生素的极好来源。
Connections
Collocations
- vitamin C
- 维生素C
- Oranges are rich in vitamin C.橙子富含维生素C。
- vitamin D
- 维生素D
- Sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D.阳光帮助身体产生维生素D。
- take vitamins
- 服用维生素
- I take vitamins every morning.我每天早上服用维生素。
- vitamin supplement
- 维生素补充剂
- She takes a daily vitamin supplement.她每天服用维生素补充剂。
- vitamin deficiency
- 维生素缺乏
- Vitamin deficiency can cause health problems.维生素缺乏会导致健康问题。
- vitamin pill
- 维生素片
Learner notes
Memory Tip
维他命谐音'为他命'，联想为'为了他的生命'，强调维生素对生命至关重要。
Context & Register
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Grammar Note
常用复数形式表示种类。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in /mən/ (cinnamon, stamen) rhyme with vitamin. Admin ends in /mɪn/, so it looks similar but sounds different.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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