atom
n
1
(a) [C] smallest part of an element that can exist chemically 原子
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. 两个氢原子和一个氧原子结合而形成一个水分子.
(b) [sing] this as a source of energy 原子能
the power of the atom 原子动力
[attrib 作定语]
an atom scientist 原子能专家.
2 [C] very small quantity or thing 极微小的量或事物
The tower was blown to atoms by the force of the explosion. 爆炸的力量把塔炸得粉碎.
There isn't an atom of truth in the rumour. 谣言中没有丝毫的真实性.
While waiting for the train I killed time by reading a book.
在等火车的时候我看书来消磨时间。
and since most medical men in the Health Services are overworked and have little time for offering time-consuming and little-appreciated advice on such subjects as diet,