fruit
Significado: The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant; the result of effort
Fruit primarily refers to the edible, often sweet, part of a plant that contains seeds. In everyday usage, we typically mean apples, oranges, berries, etc. Botanically, many 'vegetables' are actually fruits (tomatoes, cucumbers). Figuratively, 'the fruits of' something means the results or rewards of effort or work. Note: 'fruit' is usually uncountable ('some fruit'), but 'fruits' is used when referring to varieties.
Ejemplos
- You should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. 你每天应该吃至少五份水果和蔬菜。Deberías comer al menos cinco porciones de frutas y verduras al día.1日に少なくとも5皿分の果物と野菜を食べるべきです。하루에 최소 다섯 접시 분량의 과일과 채소를 먹어야 합니다.
- After years of hard work, she's finally enjoying the fruits of her labour. 经过多年的努力,她终于享受到了劳动的成果。Después de años de arduo trabajo, finalmente está disfrutando los frutos de su labor.長年の努力の末、彼女はついに労働の成果を楽しんでいる。수년간의 노력 끝에 그녀는 마침내 노력의 결실을 누리고 있다.
- The shop sells a variety of tropical fruits. 这家店出售各种热带水果。La tienda vende una variedad de frutas tropicales.その店ではさまざまなトロピカルフルーツを販売している。그 가게에서는 다양한 열대 과일을 판매하고 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'fruit', from Latin 'fructus' meaning 'enjoyment' or 'proceeds', from 'frui' (to enjoy, use). Originally meant the reward or product of any endeavour, not just edible produce.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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