breadbasket

• 名词，有多个义项：可指某地区的主要粮食（谷物）产地，即“粮仓”；也可非正式地指胃；还可指用来盛放面包的篮子。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a geographic region that is the main source of grain for an area, an informal term for the stomach, or a basket used for serving bread.

1. Geographic region for grain productionB2formal

   A region that is a major source of grain, especially wheat, for a country or the world.

   粮仓

   • The Midwest is often called the breadbasket of the United States.
   • Ukraine is known as the breadbasket of Europe due to its fertile soil.
   • The region's agricultural output makes it a vital breadbasket for the nation.

   同义词granary

2. Stomach or digestive organB2informalmedical

   An informal term for the stomach, especially when considered as a large, muscular organ for digestion.

   胃

   • He took a punch right in the breadbasket.
   • After the big meal, his breadbasket was full and satisfied.
   • The boxer aimed a blow at his opponent's breadbasket.

   同义词abdomenbellygutstomachtummy

3. Basket for serving breadA2formal

   A container, typically woven, used for holding and serving bread at a table.

   面包篮

   • The waiter placed a warm breadbasket on the table.
   • She wove a beautiful breadbasket from willow branches.
   • The breadbasket was filled with rolls and croissants.