vitamin
US /ˈvaɪ.t̬ə-/
UK /ˈvaɪ.t̬ə-/
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维生素
any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
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Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.
柑橘类水果富含维生素C。
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She takes a daily multivitamin to ensure she gets all essential vitamins.
她每天服用多种维生素，以确保摄入所有必需的维生素。