victual

• 名词，指任何可作为食物的物质；该词在现代汉语中属于古旧或书面用语，常指食物或粮食。

A noun referring to any substance that can be used as food, though the term is now considered archaic or obsolete in modern usage.

1. Food or provisionsC1formalbritish

   Any substance that can be used as food, especially supplies of food.

   食物

   • The ship carried enough victuals for a three-month voyage.
   • They stocked up on victuals before the long winter.
   • The innkeeper provided victuals for the weary travelers.

   同义词farefoodnourishmentnutrimentsustenance

• 过时动词，意为向某人或某地供应或提供食物和给养。

An archaic verb meaning to supply or provide with food or provisions.

1. Supply with foodC2formalbritish

   To provide or stock with food and other necessary provisions.

   供给食物

   • The ship was victualed for a long voyage across the Atlantic.
   • The army victualed the fortress before the siege began.
   • They victualed the expedition with enough supplies for three months.

   同义词caterfeednourishprovisionpurveystocksupplysustain

2. Lay in provisionsC2formalbritish

   To store or accumulate food and supplies for future use.

   储备食物

   • The settlers victualed their cabins before the harsh winter set in.
   • We must victual the pantry for the upcoming holiday feast.
   • The crew victualed the submarine with non-perishable goods.

   同义词caterequipfurnishprovisionpurveystockstoresupply

3. Take in nourishmentC2formalbritish

   To consume food or eat for sustenance.

   进食

   • The patient victualed slowly after the surgery.
   • They victualed heartily after the long hike.
   • The animals victualed on the fresh grass in the meadow.

   同义词consumedineeatfeedingestpartake