nucleus
n
(pl nuclei /-klIaI; -klI9aI/)
1 central part, around which other parts are grouped or collected 中心; 核心
The fortress was the nucleus of the ancient city. 这城堡是这座古城的中心.
These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection, ie Others will be added to them. 这些画将构成新的收藏品的主要部分(还将增加其他收藏品).
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(a) (physics物) central part of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons 核, 原子核(包括质子和中子).
(b) (biology 生) central part of a living cell 细胞核.
Where are you staying in Guangzhou? I hear that the hotels there are very expensive.
在广州你打算住在哪儿?我听说那里的旅馆收费很高。
Well, have you considered using the lab in your free class? I suggest you ask Mr. Wu.
噢,你是否考虑过在自习课上利用这个实验室?我建议你问问吴先生。
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.