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Stem
01
tallo
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
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The scientist examined the stem under a microscope to study its structure and how it conducts nutrients.
El científico examinó el tallo bajo un microscopio para estudiar su estructura y cómo conduce los nutrientes.
After picking the herbs, she removed the stems and used the leaves for cooking.
Después de recoger las hierbas, eliminó los tallos y usó las hojas para cocinar.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
Ejemplos
In " unhappiness, " the stem is " happy. "
Linguists analyze stems to understand word formation.
03
a long, narrow, or cylindrical part of an object or mechanism
Ejemplos
He replaced the broken stem of his wine glass.
The stem of the watch connected the crown to the gears.
04
a type of turn in skiing made by angling one ski outward while the other remains straight
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He practiced the stem to control his speed on steep slopes.
Beginners learn the stem before moving to parallel turns.
05
the forwardmost part of a ship or aircraft, forming its leading edge or prow
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The ship 's stem cut cleanly through the waves.
The aircraft 's stem showed minor damage after landing.
06
the hollow shaft of a smoking pipe connecting the bowl to the mouthpiece
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He cleaned the pipe 's stem after every use.
Smoke curled through the stem as he exhaled.
07
zancas, patas
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangEjemplos
She has long, toned stems that look amazing in those shorts.
Ella tiene unas piernas largas y tonificadas que se ven increíbles en esos shorts.
He kicked the ball with both stems.
Él pateó la pelota con sus dos piernas.
to stem
Ejemplos
The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply.
El aumento de la inflación a menudo puede provenir de una mayor demanda de bienes y servicios sin un aumento correspondiente en la oferta.
The environmental degradation in the area stems from unsustainable logging practices and deforestation.
La degradación ambiental en el área proviene de prácticas de tala insostenibles y la deforestación.
02
detener
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
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Quick action to quarantine affected individuals helped stem the spread of the contagious disease in the community.
La acción rápida para poner en cuarentena a los individuos afectados ayudó a detener la propagación de la enfermedad contagiosa en la comunidad.
The timely intervention of firefighters helped stem the wildfire.
La intervención oportuna de los bomberos ayudó a detener el incendio forestal.
03
contener, detener
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
Ejemplos
The plumber worked quickly to stem the flow of water from the burst pipe.
El fontanero trabajó rápidamente para detener el flujo de agua de la tubería reventada.
Emergency crews used sandbags to stem the rising floodwaters and protect homes in the low-lying areas.
Los equipos de emergencia utilizaron sacos de arena para contener las crecientes aguas de la inundación y proteger las viviendas en las zonas bajas.
04
descorazonar, quitar el tallo
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
Ejemplos
Before making a fruit salad, it 's necessary to stem the strawberries to remove the tough central core.
Antes de hacer una ensalada de frutas, es necesario descorazonar las fresas para quitar el núcleo central duro.
In wine production, grapes are stemmed to separate the juicy berries from the woody stems before the crushing process.
En la producción de vino, las uvas son despalilladas para separar las bayas jugosas de los tallos leñosos antes del proceso de trituración.
STEM
01
STEM, campos de estudio y carreras que se centran en la ciencia
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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She is pursuing a degree in STEM to become an engineer.
Ella está cursando un título en STEM para convertirse en ingeniera.
Many schools offer special programs to encourage students to explore STEM subjects.
Muchas escuelas ofrecen programas especiales para animar a los estudiantes a explorar las materias STEM.
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