root

• Существительное, обозначающее часть растения, обычно находящуюся под поверхностью почвы, поглощающую воду и питательные вещества, или происхождение или основу чего-либо.

A noun referring to the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, absorbing water and nutrients, or the origin or base of something.

1. Plant partA2formal

   The part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients.

   Корень

   • The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
   • Carrots are edible roots.
   • The plant's roots were damaged by the drought.

   Synonymsradicleradixrootlettaproot

2. Origin or causeB2formal

   The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

   Корень

   • The root of the problem is poor communication.
   • We need to get to the root of the issue.
   • Poverty is often the root of crime.

   Synonymsbasiscausefoundationfountainheadgenesisgermoriginseedsourcewellspring

   Antonymsconsequenceeffectoutcomeproductresult

3. Mathematical rootB2formalscientific

   A number that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, equals a given number.

   Корень

   • The square root of 16 is 4.
   • He calculated the cube root of 27.
   • The equation has two real roots.

   Synonymsradicalsolutionzero

4. Linguistic rootC1formal

   The basic part of a word from which other words are derived.

   Корень

   • The Latin root 'dict' means 'to say'.
   • Many English words have Greek roots.
   • The root of 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.

   Synonymsbaseetymonradicalstem

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по укоренению или выращиванию корней, а также для восторженной поддержки или поощрения кого-либо или чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing or growing roots, or to cheer or support someone or something enthusiastically.

1. To establish firmlyB2formal

   To cause something to become firmly established or fixed in a place or situation.

   Укоренить

   • The company is rooted in the local community.
   • Her beliefs are deeply rooted in her childhood experiences.
   • The tradition is rooted in ancient customs.

   Synonymsanchorembedentrenchestablishfixgroundimplantmoorplantset

   Antonymsdislodgedisplaceeradicateextirpateuproot

2. B1informal

   To dig or search for something by turning over the ground or moving things around.

   Рыться

   • The pig rooted around in the mud for food.
   • He rooted through the drawer looking for his keys.
   • She rooted in her bag for her phone.

   Synonymsburrowdelvedigforagegrubnoserummage

3. To cheer or supportB1informalamerican

   To encourage or support someone or something enthusiastically.

   Болеть

   • The crowd rooted for their team throughout the game.
   • I'm rooting for you to win the competition.
   • She rooted loudly for her favorite player.

   Synonymsapplaudbackboostcheerencouragesupport

   Antonymscondemndeterdisapprovediscouragedissuadeopposeundermine

Phrasal variantsroot forroot onroot out