1.DFFHBPthe part of a nut or seedinside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits 〔果實的〕仁;核仁
2.[usually singular] one of the small yellow pieces on a corncob 玉米粒
3MAIN[usually singular] the most important part of a statement, idea, plan etc 〔陳述、觀點、計劃等的〕核心,中心,要點SYN core
kernel of
This evidence is the kernel of the defendants’ case.
這項證據是被告辯護中的關鍵點。
4[usually singular] a very small part or amount of something 〔某物的〕極小一部分,微量
kernel of
There may be a kernel of truth in what he says.
他說的話也可能有點真實的成分。
Examples from the Corpus
a kernel of truth• That statement is an oversimplification, but it containsa kernel of truth.• In reality, there is only a kernel of truth in this scenario.