stem

• 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。

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

1. Plant partA2formal

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

   茎

   • 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.

   同义词shootstalktrunk

2. Origin or sourceB2formal

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

   根源

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

   同义词beginningderivationfountainheadgenesisoriginrootsourcewellspring

3. Glassware partB1formal

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

   杯茎

   • 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.

   同义词shaftstalk

• 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。

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.

1. Originate or ariseB2formal

   To originate or develop from a particular source or cause.

   源于

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

   同义词arisecomederivedevelopemanateflowissueoriginateproceedspring

2. Stop or restrainB2formal

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

   阻止

   • 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.

   同义词blockcheckcurbhaltrestrainstanchstop

   反义词accelerateadvanceaidassistencouragefosterpromotestimulate