lipids

IPA/ˈlɪp.ɪd/
KK[lˈɪpɪdz]IPA/ˈlɪp.ɪd/

lipids — noun

  • lipidssingular
  • lipidsesplural

1. a type of natural chemical compound that can be dissolved by alcohol but not by

1.名詞B2
釋義

a type of natural chemical compound that can be dissolved by alcohol but not by water. Fats, oils, and waxes all belong to this group, which forms the outer structure of every living cell.

例句

Piotr learned about lipids in his biology class and how they form cell membranes.

collocation: form cell membranes; scientific register

Foods like nuts, avocado, and olive oil contain healthy lipids that the body needs.

collocation: contain healthy lipids; food sources

同義詞
  • fat

    broader everyday term; 'fat' refers more narrowly to solid lipids, while 'lipid' is the full scientific class

  • oil

    refers to liquid lipids at room temperature, a subcategory of the lipid class

  • wax

    a type of lipid with a firm texture, found on plant leaves and animal skin as a protective coating

用法筆記

Typically used in scientific, medical, or nutritional writing. In everyday conversation, terms like 'fat' or 'oil' are more common.

常見錯誤

❌I ate too many lipids for dinner.
✅I ate too much fatty food for dinner.
💡'Lipid' is a scientific classification, not used for everyday food portions.
❌Lipids are always bad for your health.
✅Some lipids, like those in olive oil, are actually good for your health.
💡Lipids include both healthy unsaturated fats and unhealthy trans fats.