kernels

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. (果)仁
2. N-COUNT The kernel of a cereal crop such as wheat is the seed that is inside the hard husk. (小麦等谷类作物麸壳里的)谷粒
3. N-COUNT The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. 核心[usu sing, usu N 'of' n]
The kernel of that message was that peace must not be a source of advantage or disadvantage for anyone. 那一信息的核心是和平绝不应该成为对任何人有利或不利的根源。
4. N-COUNT A kernel of something is a small element of it. 一小部分[usu sing, usu N 'of' n]
For all I know, there may be a kernel of truth in what he says. 据我所知，他的话可能有一点儿道理。