אנגלית

fiber

gb/fˈaɪbɚ/ us/fˈaɪbɚ/
A2 אנגלית
~ 4500
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 entity
1

Plant material aiding digestion

Parts of plants we eat that our body cannot break down, which help us digest food.

תבנית שימוש: [amount] of fiber
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fiber' with 'protein' or 'carbohydrate', but fiber is a special kind of carbohydrate that is not digested.
מילים נרדפות
roughage (Less common, more informal term used in dietary contexts.)
הפכים
starch (A digestible carbohydrate, unlike fiber.)
צירופים
high fiber diet |dietary fiber |fiber intake |fiber supplement
נושאים
health |nutrition |science |food_drink
דוגמאות
  • Eating more fiber can improve your digestion.
  • Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.
  • This cereal contains 8 grams of fiber per serving.
  • Fiber helps prevent constipation.
  • Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Fiber helps you go to the toilet.
  • This bread has a lot of fiber.
  • Eat fruit to get more fiber.
  • Vegetables have a lot of fiber.
שם עצם B1 entity
2

Thin thread-like material

A very thin piece of material like cotton, wool, or plastic, used to make clothes or other things.

תבנית שימוש: [type] fiber
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'fiber' with 'fabric'; fabric is made from fibers woven together.
מילים נרדפות
strand (General term for a single thin length of something; not limited to materials.)
הפכים
sheet (A flat continuous surface rather than a thin strand.)
צירופים
cotton fiber |synthetic fiber |glass fiber |fiber optic
נושאים
materials |manufacturing |science |technology |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The carpet is made from synthetic fibers.
  • Cotton fibers are spun into thread.
  • Glass fibers are used in insulation materials.
  • Fiber optics transmit data as light signals.
  • Wool fibers are naturally curly.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The shirt is made from cotton fibers.
  • They use glass fibers in the building.
  • Wool fibers are soft.
  • Fiber optics carry the internet signal.
שם עצם formal B2 property
3

Strength of character

The quality of being strong in your mind and doing what is right even when it is hard.

טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical senses of 'fiber'. It is not about material or food here.
מילים נרדפות
fortitude (Formal term for courage in facing difficulties.)
הפכים
weakness (Lack of strength or resolve in character.)
צירופים
moral fiber |inner fiber
נושאים
emotions |personality |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • She showed great moral fiber in standing up for her beliefs.
  • The ordeal tested his inner fiber.
  • We need leaders with the fiber to make tough decisions.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • He has the moral fiber to say no to bad things.
  • She showed great fiber when she told the truth.
  • It takes fiber to do the right thing.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
fiber
IPA
GB/fˈaɪbɚ/
US/fˈaɪbɚ/
הברות והטעמה
fiber (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (fiber)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: fiber
  • Plural: fiber, fibers
משפחת מילים
Forms
fibers noun
Related words
fibrous adjective fiberglass noun
ביטויים

dietary fiber

1
/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase technical

Indigestible plant material in diet

Plant parts in food that help you digest and keep you healthy.

דוגמאות
  • Dietary fiber helps lower cholesterol levels.
  • Beans are a rich source of dietary fiber.

fiber optic

1
/fˈaɪbɚ ˈɑptɪk/
fixed phrase technical

Strand for transmitting light signals

A very thin glass or plastic wire that carries light for sending information.

דוגמאות
  • Fiber optic cables provide high-speed internet connections.
  • The signal travels through a fiber optic network.

moral fiber

1
/mˈɔɹəl fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase formal

Strength of character and morals

The quality of being strong and brave in doing what is right.

דוגמאות
  • It takes moral fiber to stand up to injustice.
  • She demonstrated moral fiber during the crisis.

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