*fruit/frut; fruːt/ nplural fruitor fruits 1 [C,U] something such as an apple, orange, or STRAWBERRY which grows on a plant, tree or bush, and contains seeds 水果: a bowl of fruit 一盘水果 fruit salad (=a mixture of pieces of several different kinds of fruit) 水果沙拉 2 the fruits of sth the good results from something that you have worked hard to achieve 某事的成果: They can now enjoy the fruits of their labours. 他们现在能享受自己劳动的成果了。 → see also 另见 bear fruit (BEAR¹)