core
noun uk/kɔːr/ us/kɔːr/
(IMPORTANT PART)
C2 [ S or U ]核心,关键,最重要的部分
the basic and most important part of something
The lack of government funding is at the core of the problem. 缺乏政府拨款是问题的关键所在。
- More examples
- The radicals in the party were clearly sacked to propitiate the conservative core.
- Hardline rightwingers form the core of the movement.
- The core of our workforce comes from local families.
- A desire for justice is at the core of his arguments.
- The core of her philosophy is respect for life.
(CENTRE)
C2 [ C ](水果的)核,心
the hard central part of some fruits, such as apples, that contains the seeds
Don't throw your apple core on the floor! 别把苹果核扔到地板上!
[ C ](星球的)核心,中心
the centre of a planet
The earth's core is a hot, molten mix of iron and nickel. 地核是滚烫的铁镍熔融混合物。
[ C ] physics specialized(核反应堆的)堆芯,活性区
The core of a nuclear reactor (= a device in which atoms are changed to produce energy) is the place where fission (= the dividing of atoms) happens.
[ C ] anatomy specialized核心肌群
the muscles around your pelvis, hips, and abdomen that you use in most body movements
These exercises are designed to strengthen your core. 这些练习设计用来强化你的核心肌群。
[ C ] geology specialized岩芯
a long, thin cylinder-shaped mass of material taken out of the earth for study
Idiom
to the coreidiom 彻头彻尾的,完完全全的,完全的
in every way
He's a Conservative to the core. 他是个彻头彻尾的保守分子。
十分,彻底,极其
to an extreme degree
I was shocked to the core. 我吓坏了。
core
adjective uk/kɔːr/ us/kɔːr/
(IMPORTANT)
核心的,精髓的,最重要的
most important or most basic
They are cutting back production of some of their core products. 他们正在减少生产他们的一些核心产品。
core value, belief, issue, etc. 核心价值(信仰、问题等)
a value, belief, etc. that is basic and more important than any other
The final status negotiations would focus on the core issues of the peace process. 最终地位的谈判会把重心放在和平进程这一核心问题上。
As a party, we must remain true to our core beliefs.
Belief in smaller government is one of the core principles of modern conservatism.
Sports can help to teach core values such as honesty and respect.
Some younger people have abandoned the core tenets of the faith they grew up in.
core business/operations/activities 核心业务
the most important or largest part of a company's business activities
The company's core operations include entertainment and aviation. 公司的核心业务包括娱乐和航空。
They plan to sell off their acquisitions and focus on their core business.
Their strategy is to build core holdings in a variety of companies.
You need to protect your core activities as you grow into new markets.
We don't want these schemes to cut into our core business of selling electricity.
core curriculum/subjects/courses 基础课程
the most important parts of a course of study, that all students must learn
We want to see greater provision of subjects outside the core curriculum.
We offer intensive courses in core subjects such as mathematics and reading.
Students who miss four or more lessons of a core course will automatically fail.
We were never allowed to stray too far from the core curriculum.
Students are required to take a range of core classes in addition to their specialist study.
下肢肌肉
found in the main part of the body, but not the arms or the legs
Pilates is good for strengthening the core muscles. 普拉提对锻炼下肢肌肉很有好处。
core
verb [ T ] uk/kɔːr/ us/kɔːr/
去掉…的果心
to remove the core from a piece of fruit
Peel and core the pears before cooking them. 煮梨前先削皮去核。