fibre

US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
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1.

纤维

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

:
Cotton fibres are used to make fabric.
纤维用于制造织物。
The rope was made of strong synthetic fibres.
绳子是由坚固的合成纤维制成的。
2.

纤维, 膳食纤维

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

:
Eating enough fibre is important for a healthy digestive system.
摄入足够的纤维对健康的消化系统很重要。
Whole grains are a good source of dietary fibre.
全谷物是膳食纤维的良好来源。