citrus

citrus — 名詞

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

柑橘類

柳橙、檸檬等酸味多汁的水果或樹木

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.

孩子們在祖母的花園裡從樹上摘下新鮮的柑橘。

collocation: fresh citrus

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

一杯新鮮的柑橘汁是開啟一天的好方式。

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.