1. to remove the central part of a fruit
去除（水果）的果核
Please core the apples before you slice them.
請在切片前把蘋果的核去掉。
She cored the pear with a small knife.
她用一把小刀把梨子的核挖掉了。
Core Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
core
verb
快速理解
What does "Core" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Core"?
作為動詞，意指移除水果或物體的中心部分。
- 1
去除果核
EN: to remove the core from a fruit
翻譯: 去除水果的果核
- 2
移除核心
EN: to remove the central or most important part of something
翻譯: 移除某物的中心或最重要部分
小提醒：注意 'core' 作動詞時，通常指具體的物理性移除動作（如去果核），而非抽象意義上的「精簡」或「濃縮」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Core" in English）
How to pronounce "Core" in English?"Core" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Core" from YouTube Videos
The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“you know Emmett was a gamer and he loved gamers and he loved building things for gamers and that was really the one of the core drivers of twitch becoming a successful company.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Core"?How does "Core" change by context?
2. to form the central or most important part of something
構成…的核心（或中心部分）
The principles of honesty and integrity core our company's values.
誠實與正直的原則構成了我們公司價值觀的核心。
This issue cores the entire debate.
這個問題是整個辯論的核心。
3. to drill and extract a cylindrical sample from the earth, ice, etc.
鑽取（地層、冰層等的）柱狀樣本
Scientists cored deep into the Antarctic ice to study ancient climates.
科學家們在南極冰層深處鑽取柱狀樣本，以研究古代氣候。
The geologists plan to core the lake sediments next week.
地質學家計劃下週鑽取湖底的沉積物樣本。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Core"?How to make natural sentences with "Core"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| core + noun | 去除...的核心 | The recipe says to core the apple before slicing it. (食譜說切片前要先去除蘋果的果核。) |
| core + out + noun | 挖出...的核心 | She cored out the peppers to stuff them. (她挖出甜椒的芯以便填入餡料。) |
| be + cored | 被去核 | The pears have already been cored and peeled. (這些梨子已經被去核和削皮了。) |
用法說明
How is "Core" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Core"?
core doing vs core to do
- "core doing" 通常指一個持續的、習慣性的或正在進行的核心活動或過程。
- "core to do" 則常指一個特定的、一次性的或未來將要進行的核心任務或行動。
- 在描述一個人的主要職責或事物的基本功能時，兩種結構常可互換，但語感上略有不同。
- 在動詞 "be" 之後，通常使用 "to do" 結構來定義核心目的或本質。 EN: Her job cores analyzing market data. 翻譯: 她的工作核心是分析市場數據。
EN:Our mission is core to provide clean water for the community.
翻譯:我們的使命核心是為社區提供乾淨用水。
總結建議
在描述習慣性、持續性的核心活動時，可優先使用 "core doing"；而在強調特定任務、目的或定義本質時，則使用 "core to do"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Core" and similar words?How to choose "Core" vs alternatives?
core vs extract
「core」指移除水果或物體的中心部分（如蘋果核），而「extract」則指用力取出或分離出某物（如牙齒、資訊）。
core vs hollow
「core」特指移除中心或核心部分，留下外殼；「hollow」則泛指將物體內部挖空，不一定是中心。
core vs remove
「core」是「remove」的一種特定形式，專指移除中心或核心部分。
口語用法
How is "Core" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Core"?
引述
在對話中，'core' 有時用來引述或總結他人（或自己）的核心論點或感受，帶有「說到底」、「核心意思是」的意味。 EN: So what you're saying is, you just don't feel valued at your core. 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，你從心底就覺得自己不被重視。
EN:To core it out, we need more trust in the team.
翻譯:歸根結底，我們團隊需要更多的信任。
語氣強調
作為動詞，'to core' 在口語中可用來強調徹底移除某物的中心或精髓，帶有強烈的意象，常用於比喻。 EN: That scandal really cored the company's reputation. 翻譯: 那樁醜聞真的掏空了公司的聲譽。
EN:The criticism cored right through my confidence.
翻譯:那些批評直擊要害，徹底擊穿了我的信心。
停頓填充
在非正式對話中，'core' 偶爾會作為一個填充詞，用於短暫停頓以組織思緒，強調接下來要說的是最根本的部分。 EN: The issue is... core... we're not communicating effectively. 翻譯: 問題是… 核心在於… 我們的溝通效率太差。
EN:It all comes down to, core, a matter of principle.
翻譯:這一切歸結起來，核心，是一個原則問題。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」和部分比喻性的「語氣強調」用法，在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。在正式文體中，'core' 作為動詞應嚴格用於其字面意義（如去除果核）或經過規範的比喻延伸（如精簡組織結構）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Core"?What fixed phrases with "Core" should I remember?
core out
verb + out
挖出核心；去除中心部分
core apples
verb + noun
給蘋果去核
core a hole
verb + noun
鑽出一個孔洞
get to the core of the problem
verb phrase + of + noun
觸及問題的核心
core values
verb + noun (as object)
確立/堅守核心價值
core a sample
verb + noun
採集岩芯樣本
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Core"?Which "Core" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to core the apple to remove its core.
✓We need to core the apple to remove its seeds and tough center.
The verb 'core' means to remove the core. Using 'core' as a noun in the same sentence to refer to the removed part is redundant and confusing. Use more descriptive terms like 'seeds and tough center' or simply 'the center' for clarity.
×The recipe says to core before baking.
✓The recipe says to core the apples before baking.
The verb 'core' is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing being cored). The object must be explicitly stated for the sentence to be grammatically complete and clear.
×She is coring the fruit yesterday.
✓She cored the fruit yesterday.
The verb 'core' follows standard English conjugation rules. Using the present continuous tense ('is coring') with a past time adverb ('yesterday') is incorrect. Use the simple past tense for completed actions in the past.
×They cored out the rotten part.
✓They cored the rotten part out. / They removed the rotten part.
While 'core out' is sometimes used informally, the standard and more concise usage is simply 'core' as a transitive verb. 'Remove' is often a more natural and common alternative when not specifically referring to removing a central core.
×We must core the main problem from this issue.
✓We must get to the core of the main problem. / We must identify the core problem.
The verb 'core' is literal (removing a physical center). It is not used metaphorically to mean 'extract the essence' or 'identify the central part'. Use phrases like 'get to the core of' (noun) or 'identify the core' (adjective).
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Core"?What are tense/participle forms of "Core"?
cores(3rd_singular)coring(present_participle)cored(past)cored(past_participle)