/ˌkɑ:bəʊˈhaɪdreɪt ||; ˌkɑrboˈhaɪdret/noun [C,U] one of the substances in food, for example sugar, that gives your body energy 碳水化合物；糖类: Athletes need a diet that is high in carbohydrate. 运动员需要含丰富碳水化合物的食物。Bread, potatoes and rice all contain carbohydrates. 面包、马铃薯、米饭都含有碳水化合物。