roots
形容词:
1. 根部的,根系的
- 英文解释:relating to or consisting of roots
- 例句:The plant's roots anchor it in the soil.
- 翻译:这种植物的根系将其固定在土壤中。
2. 根源的,根本的
- 英文解释:fundamental, basic, or original
- 例句:The book explores the roots of human behavior.
- 翻译:这本书探讨了人类行为的根源。
名词:
1. 根,根部
- 英文解释:the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant
- 例句:The roots of the tree spread out in all directions.
- 翻译:这棵树的根部朝四面八方延伸。
2. 根源,起源
- 英文解释:the basic cause, source, or origin of something
- 例句:The roots of the conflict can be traced back to historical tensions.
- 翻译:这场冲突的根源可以追溯到历史上的紧张关系。
词语辨析:
- root与origin的区别:root指事物的根源或根本,常含有深远的历史或文化内涵;origin指事物的起源或由来,强调开始的地点或时间。
词汇扩充:
1. root cause:根本原因
2. root system:根系
3. take root:扎根
4. root canal:根管
5. root vegetable:根菜类
6. root beer:根啤酒
近义词:
1. origin:起源
2. source:源头
3. basis:基础
反义词:
1. branch:分支
2. offshoot:分支
柯林斯词典解释:
名词
1. the part of a plant that is below the ground and that gets water and food from the ground
2. the cause or origin of something
3. the family or ethnic (= national) origins of someone
4. the place where something comes from or was developed
5. the things that a person or place comes from and is influenced by
6. the things that give a person or place their basic character
动词
1. to find the origin of something
2. to grow roots or to make a plant grow roots
牛津词典解释:
名词
1. the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant
2. the embedded part of an organ or structure such as a hair, tooth, or nail
3. the basic cause, source, or origin of something
4. the part of a word that carries the main meaning, typically consisting of one or more morphemes
5. a person's sense of belonging in a particular place or community
6. a person's cultural or ethnic background or origins
动词
1. send a message or call (someone) by mobile phone
2. establish deeply and firmly
用法:
- The roots of a tree anchor it firmly in the ground.
- She traced her family roots back to Scotland.
- The company's roots can be traced back to a small startup in a garage.
例句:
1. The plant's roots anchor it in the soil.
- 这种植物的根系将其固定在土壤中。
2. The book explores the roots of human behavior.
- 这本书探讨了人类行为的根源。
3. The roots of the tree spread out in all directions.
- 这棵树的根部朝四面八方延伸。
4. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to historical tensions.
- 这场冲突的根源可以追溯到历史上的紧张关系。
5. The roots of this tradition date back centuries.
- 这个传统的根源可以追溯到几个世纪以前。
6. She wanted to reconnect with her African roots.
- 她想重新与她的非洲根源建立联系。
7. The film explores the cultural roots of jazz music.
- 这部电影探索了爵士音乐的文化根源。
8. The company has its roots in a small startup founded by two friends.
- 这家公司起源于两位朋友创办的一个小型初创企业。
9. The linguist studied the linguistic roots of the English language.
- 这位语言学家研究了英语语言的语源。
10. They are trying to address the root causes of poverty.
- 他们正在努力解决贫困的根本原因。
11. The dentist performed a root canal to save the tooth.
- 牙医进行了根管治疗以挽救牙齿。
12. The plant takes root quickly in well-drained soil.
- 这种植物在排水良好的土壤中生根很快。
13. She called me on my mobile phone to root out the details.
- 她给我打电话,在我手机上查找详细信息。
14. The tree has rooted itself deeply in the ground.
- 这棵树在地里扎下了深深的根。
15. The new idea has taken root in the organization.
- 这个新想法在组织中已经深入人心。
16. The cultural festival celebrates the rich roots of the community.
- 这个文化节庆祝社区的丰富根源。
17. He has always had a strong sense of his Irish roots.
- 他一直对自己的爱尔兰根源有着强烈的认同感。
18. The artist's work is deeply influenced by her Caribbean roots.
- 这位艺术家的作品深受她的加勒比根源的影响。
19. The company aims to establish itself as a global player in its industry.
- 这家公司的目标是在行业中确立全球地位。
20. The young tree is beginning to put down roots in its new environment.
- 这棵年轻的树开始在新环境中扎根。