kiwifruit

/ˈkē-(ˌ)wē-ˌfrüt/ (ame, mw)

kiwifruit — noun

1. a small oval fruit with thin brown fuzzy skin and bright green flesh containing

1.名詞A2
釋義

a small oval fruit with thin brown fuzzy skin and bright green flesh containing tiny black seeds, tasting sweet and slightly sour

例句

Lucia cut a kiwifruit in half and scooped out the green flesh with a spoon.

countable use: 'a kiwifruit'

The morning smoothie had kiwifruit, banana, and spinach blended together.

uncountable use: 'had kiwifruit' (as ingredient)

同義詞
  • kiwi

    the usual short form in everyday speech; 'kiwi' can also refer to the bird or a New Zealander, so context matters

  • Chinese gooseberry

    the original English name, now rare in supermarkets but still found in historical references

文法句型

kiwifruit as a countable noun: 'two kiwifruits'

用法筆記

In everyday conversation, many speakers say 'kiwi' instead of 'kiwifruit'. Both forms are correct and interchangeable when referring to the fruit.

常見錯誤

❌I bought two kiwi fruits at the supermarket.
✅I bought two kiwifruit at the supermarket.
💡'kiwifruit' is commonly written as one word, though 'kiwi fruit' (two words) is also accepted in less formal contexts.