Definitions
n. the base remaining after a tree or object is cut
树桩；残余根部
v. to leave someone unable to answer or solve something
难倒；使困惑
Example
We sat on a tree stump to eat lunch.
我们坐在一个树桩上吃午饭。
Removing tree stumps can disturb forest soils and destroy habitats used by insects and other small organisms.
清除树桩可能扰动森林土壤，破坏昆虫和其他小型生物的栖息地。
Collocations
- a tree stump
- remove a stump
- be stumped by a question
Synonyms
- baffle
- puzzle
Usage tip
be stumped by表示被难倒，并非被绊倒。
FAQ
- What does stump mean?
- the base remaining after a tree or object is cut to leave someone unable to answer or solve something
- How is stump pronounced?
- UK /stʌmp/, US /stʌmp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
