Definitions
n. the main plant part supporting leaves, flowers, or fruit
茎；梗
v. originate or result from something
源于；由…造成
v. stop or reduce an unwanted flow or increase
遏制；阻止
Example
She cut the rose stem before filling the vase.
她先修剪了玫瑰的花茎，再给花瓶加水。
Many urban transport problems stem from poor planning rather than a simple shortage of road space.
许多城市交通问题源于规划不善，而不只是道路空间不足。
Collocations
- plant stem
- stem from
- stem the flow of
- stem the tide of
Synonyms
- stalk
- originate
- curb
Usage tip
“源于”用stem from；大写STEM指理工科。
FAQ
- What does stem mean?
- the main plant part supporting leaves, flowers, or fruit originate or result from something stop or reduce an unwanted flow or increase
- How is stem pronounced?
- UK /stem/, US /stem/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
