citrus

citrus — noun

1. a group of fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes that have thick skins and a

1.名詞B1
釋義

a group of fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes that have thick skins and a sharp, sour taste, or the trees that produce them.

例句

The children picked fresh citrus from the trees in their grandmother's garden.

collocation: fresh citrus

A glass of fresh citrus juice is a great way to start the day.

collocation: citrus juice

用法筆記

Frequently used before other nouns like an adjective: citrus fruit, citrus juice, citrus trees. When referring to the general category, citrus is uncountable (citrus is good for your health). For individual fruits, use citrus fruit or name the specific fruit (an orange, a lemon).

常見錯誤

❌I ate a citrus for breakfast.
✅I ate a citrus fruit for breakfast.' or 'I ate a grapefruit for breakfast.
💡citrus is uncountable as a category; name a specific fruit for individual items.