nutritious

/njuˈtrɪʃəs/ (bre, ipa) · /nuˈtrɪʃəs/ (ame, ipa) · /nu̇-ˈtri-shəs nyu̇-/ (ame, mw)

nutritious — 形容詞

  • nutritiouspositive
  • more nutritiouscomparative
  • most nutritioussuperlative

1. describes food or drink that provides the essential substances your body needs t

1.形容詞B1
釋義

營養的

含有身體所需養分的

describes food or drink that provides the essential substances your body needs to stay healthy, grow, and function properly

例句

The school lunch program now serves more nutritious meals with fresh vegetables.

學校午餐計畫現在提供更多含有新鮮蔬菜的營養餐點。

collocation: nutritious meal

Aarav chose a nutritious breakfast of eggs, fruit, and whole-grain toast.

Aarav 選擇了含有蛋、水果和全麥吐司的營養早餐。

collocation: nutritious breakfast

同義詞
  • nourishing

    Very close in meaning, but nourishing emphasises a sense of satisfaction and sustenance, whereas nutritious focuses on the measurable content of vitamins and minerals.

  • wholesome

    Suggests food that is both nutritious and natural, without artificial additives — carries a rustic or traditional feel.

  • healthy

    Much broader term — can describe diet, lifestyle, skin, or appearance, not just a food's nutrient content.

反義詞
  • unhealthy

    The opposite in terms of effects on the body, though unhealthy food can still contain some nutrients.

  • unwholesome

    Emphasises artificial or unnatural qualities in food.

文法句型

nutritious + noun (attributive)

be/seem/taste + nutritious (predicative)

用法筆記

Unlike 'healthy', which can refer to diet, lifestyle, or appearance, 'nutritious' describes only the food or drink itself and its content of helpful substances.

常見錯誤

❌This yoga class is very nutritious for my mind.
✅This yoga class is very beneficial for my mind.
💡nutritious only applies to food and drink, not activities or experiences.
❌I need to eat more nutritious.
✅I need to eat more nutritious food.
💡nutritious is an adjective and must modify a noun.