Definitions
n. the part of a plant that absorbs water from soil
植物的根
n. the basic cause or origin of something
根源；起因
v. to grow roots or cause a plant to grow roots
生根；使生根
Example
Thick roots from the oak have cracked our garden path.
橡树粗壮的根把我们花园的小路撑裂了。
Effective policies should address the root of poverty rather than simply provide temporary financial assistance.
有效的政策应解决贫困的根源，而不只是提供临时的经济援助。
Collocations
- root cause
- take root
- at the root of
- plant roots
Word family
- rooted (adj.)
- rootless (adj.)
Usage tip
root本身不表示根除；root out才表示根除。
FAQ
- What does root mean?
- the part of a plant that absorbs water from soil the basic cause or origin of something to grow roots or cause a plant to grow roots
- How is root pronounced?
- UK /ruːt/, US /ruːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
