stem

A noun referring to the main structural axis of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, and transports water and nutrients.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее основную структурную ось растения, которая поддерживает листья, цветы и плоды, а также транспортирует воду и питательные вещества.esSustantivo que designa la estructura axial principal de una planta, que sostiene hojas, flores y frutos, y que también transporta agua y nutrientes. Por extensión, puede referirse a cualquier parte alargada que sostiene o conecta algo.frNom désignant la partie principale et structurale d'une plante qui porte les feuilles, les fleurs et les fruits, et qui conduit l'eau et les nutriments.deDer Hauptteil einer Pflanze, der Blätter, Blüten und Früchte trägt und Wasser sowie Nährstoffe leitet; auch ein schmaler Stiel oder Halm, z. B. eines Blattes, einer Blume oder eines Glases.ptSubstantivo que designa o eixo estrutural principal de uma planta, que sustenta folhas, flores e frutos e transporta água e nutrientes; também se refere a uma parte estreita e alongada, como a haste de um caule, de um copo ou de um instrumento, e, em linguística, à raiz de uma palavra.zh植物主要的支撑结构，负责支撑叶、花和果实，并输送水分和养分。也可指其他物体的主干或柄状部分。arاسم يدل على المحور الرئيسي البنيوي للنبات الذي يحمل الأوراق والأزهار والثمار وينقل الماء والمواد المغذية، ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على أصل الكلمة أو جذرها اللغوي.

1. Plant part A2 formal

   The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit.

   • The rose has a long, thorny stem.
   • Cut the stem at an angle before placing the flower in water.
   • The stem of the tree was thick and sturdy.

   ruСтебельesTallo de la plantafrTige (partie de la plante)deSprossachseptCaulezh茎arساق النبات

   Synonyms: shootstalktrunk

2. Origin or source B2 formal

   The main or central part from which something develops or originates.

   • The stem of the problem lies in poor communication.
   • This word has its stem in Latin.
   • The stem of the argument was a misunderstanding.

   ruИсточникesorigen o fuentefrorigine, sourcedeUrsprungptOrigem ou fontezh根源arالأصل

   Synonyms: beginningderivationfountainheadgenesisoriginrootsourcewellspring

3. Glassware part B1 formal

   The narrow, vertical part of a wine glass or goblet that connects the bowl to the base.

   • She held the glass by its stem to avoid warming the wine.
   • The stem of the goblet was elegantly curved.
   • He carefully polished the stem of the crystal glass.

   ruНожкаesTallo de una copafrpied de verredeStielptHastezh杯茎arساق الكأس

   Synonyms: shaftstalk

• stems plural form
• stems' possessive plural form
• stem's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of originating from or being caused by something, or to stop or check the flow or progress of something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, происходящего из чего-либо или вызванного чем-либо, а также для остановки или сдерживания потока или развития чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que algo se origina o deriva de algo, así como para detener, frenar o contener un flujo o desarrollo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'une chose provient ou découle d'une autre, ou pour arrêter ou contenir un flux ou un développement.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas von etwas ausgeht oder durch etwas verursacht wird, sowie das Stoppen oder Eindämmen eines Flusses oder einer Entwicklung.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo se origina ou é causado por outra coisa, e também para deter ou conter o fluxo ou o desenvolvimento de algo.zh动词，表示某事物源自或由某事物引起，也指阻止或抑制流动、发展等。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على نشوء شيء ما من شيء آخر أو كونه ناتجاً عنه، وكذلك للدلالة على إيقاف سيلان شيء ما أو كبح تطوره.

1. Originate or arise B2 formal

   To originate or develop from a particular source or cause.

   • His success stems from years of hard work.
   • The problem stems from a lack of communication.
   • Many traditions stem from ancient rituals.

   ruПроисходитьesprovenir, originarsefrprovenirdeHervorgehenptOriginar-sezh源于arينشأ

   Synonyms: arisecomederivedevelopemanateflowissueoriginateproceedspring

2. Stop or restrain B2 formal

   To stop or hold back the flow or progress of something.

   • The government took measures to stem the tide of inflation.
   • She tried to stem her tears during the speech.
   • New policies were introduced to stem the spread of the disease.

   ruОстановитьesContener, frenarfrendiguerdeEindämmenptConterzh阻止arأوقف

   Synonyms: blockcheckcurbhaltrestrainstanchstop

   Antonyms: accelerateadvanceaidassistencouragefosterpromotestimulate

• stemmed past participle
• stemmed past simple
• stemming present participle
• stems third person singular