vitamins
vitamins — noun
- vitaminssingular
- vitaminsesplural
1. Natural chemical compounds found in food that the human body requires only a lit
Natural chemical compounds found in food that the human body requires only a little of to grow properly and stay healthy — for example, vitamin C from citrus fruit or vitamin D from sunlight.
Yuki's doctor told her to take extra vitamins during the winter months.
take vitamins — common collocation for supplementation
A diet rich in fresh vegetables provides all the vitamins a growing child needs.
rich in vitamins — common descriptive collocation
Layla bought a bottle of vitamins after her blood test showed low iron levels.
Most breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamins to help people start the day well.
The study found that getting vitamins from food is better than taking them in pills.
- nutrients
a broader category that includes vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates
- supplements
refers specifically to pills or products people take, not the substances found naturally in food
文法句型
take vitamins
rich in vitamins
vitamin + [letter] (e.g. vitamin C)
用法筆記
Often used as a plural noun even when referring to the general concept. The singular form 'vitamin' is typically used with a specific type, for example 'vitamin C' or 'vitamin D'.