kernel

中文： 核心

1. The core, center, or essence of an object or system. · the kernel of an argument
2. The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
3. A single seed of grain, especially of corn or wheat.
4. The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums. (US)
5. A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
6. The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components. · The Linux kernel is open-source.
7. The core engine of any complex software system.
8. The simplified input to an algorithm that has undergone kernelization.

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