fiber

US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

纤维

a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed

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Cotton fibers are used to make fabric.

棉纤维用于制造织物。

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The rope was made of strong synthetic fibers.

绳子是由坚固的合成纤维制成的。

膳食纤维, 纤维

dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes

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Eating enough fiber is important for digestive health.

摄入足够的纤维对消化系统健康很重要。

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Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.

全谷物是膳食纤维的良好来源。