al·i·ment /ˈæləmənt/
食物,滋養品
al·i·ment /ˈæləmənt/ 名詞
養料,營養品
Al·i·ment n.
1. That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.
Aliments of their sloth and weakness. --Bacon.
2. An allowance for maintenance. [Scot.]
Al·i·ment, v. t.
1. To nourish; to support.
2. To provide for the maintenance of. [Scot.]
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aliment
n : a source of materials to nourish the body [syn: nutriment,
nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, alimentation,
victuals]
v : give nourishment to [syn: nutrify, nourish]