1.DFFHBPthe part of a nut or seedinside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits 〔果实的〕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 〔陈述、观点、计划等的〕核心,中心,要点SYN core
kernel of
This evidence is the kernel of the defendants’ case.
这项证据是被告辩护中的关键点。
4[usually singular] a very small part or amount of something 〔某物的〕极小一部分,微量
kernel of
There may be a kernel of truth in what he says.
他说的话也可能有点真实的成分。
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.