root

• 指植物的地下部分，通常位于土壤表面以下，用于吸收水分和养分；也指事物的起源、根本或基础。

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.

   根

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

   同义词radicleradixrootlettaproot

2. Origin or causeB2formal

   The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

   根源

   • 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.

   同义词basiscausefoundationfountainheadgenesisgermoriginseedsourcewellspring

   反义词consequenceeffectoutcomeproductresult

3. Mathematical rootB2formalscientific

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

   方根

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

   同义词radicalsolutionzero

4. Linguistic rootC1formal

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

   词根

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

   同义词baseetymonradicalstem

• 动词，表示生根、扎根或使植物长根；也指热情支持、为某人或某队加油打气。

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.

   确立

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

   同义词anchorembedentrenchestablishfixgroundimplantmoorplantset

   反义词dislodgedisplaceeradicateextirpateuproot

2. B1informal

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

   翻找

   • 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.

   同义词burrowdelvedigforagegrubnoserummage

3. To cheer or supportB1informalamerican

   To encourage or support someone or something enthusiastically.

   支持

   • 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.

   同义词applaudbackboostcheerencouragesupport

   反义词condemndeterdisapprovediscouragedissuadeopposeundermine

短语动词变体root forroot onroot out