root的英文釋義Noun 1. (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
2. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed;
thematic vowels are part of the stem3. the place where something begins, where it springs into being;
the Italian beginning of the RenaissanceJupiter was the origin of the radiationPittsburgh is the source of the Ohio Rivercommunism's Russian root4. a number that when multiplied by itself some number of times equals a given number
5. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
6. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
7. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
8. the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
Verb 1. take root and begin to grow;
this plant roots quickly2. come into existence, originate;
The problem roots in her depression3. plant by the roots
4. dig with the snout;
the pig was rooting for truffles5. take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for;
We all rooted for the home teamI'm pulling for the underdogAre you siding with the defender of the title?6. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style;
He finally settled down7. cause to take roots