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Stem
01
tige
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
Exemples
The scientist examined the stem under a microscope to study its structure and how it conducts nutrients.
Le scientifique a examiné la tige sous un microscope pour étudier sa structure et la façon dont elle conduit les nutriments.
After picking the herbs, she removed the stems and used the leaves for cooking.
Après avoir cueilli les herbes, elle a enlevé les tiges et utilisé les feuilles pour cuisiner.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
He cleaned the pipe 's stem after every use.
Smoke curled through the stem as he exhaled.
07
gambettes, pattes
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangExemples
She has long, toned stems that look amazing in those shorts.
Elle a de longues jambes galbées qui sont superbes dans ce short.
He kicked the ball with both stems.
Il a frappé le ballon avec ses deux jambes.
to stem
Exemples
The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply.
La hausse de l'inflation peut souvent découler d'une demande accrue de biens et services sans augmentation correspondante de l'offre.
The environmental degradation in the area stems from unsustainable logging practices and deforestation.
La dégradation environnementale dans la région découle de pratiques d'exploitation forestière non durables et de la déforestation.
02
endiguer, juguler
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
Exemples
Quick action to quarantine affected individuals helped stem the spread of the contagious disease in the community.
Une action rapide pour mettre en quarantaine les individus affectés a aidé à enrayer la propagation de la maladie contagieuse dans la communauté.
The timely intervention of firefighters helped stem the wildfire.
L'intervention opportune des pompiers a aidé à enrayer l'incendie de forêt.
03
endiguer, stopper
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
Exemples
The plumber worked quickly to stem the flow of water from the burst pipe.
Le plombier a travaillé rapidement pour endiguer le flux d'eau provenant du tuyau éclaté.
Emergency crews used sandbags to stem the rising floodwaters and protect homes in the low-lying areas.
Les équipes d'urgence ont utilisé des sacs de sable pour endiguer les eaux de crue montantes et protéger les maisons dans les zones basses.
04
équeuter, dénoyer
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
Exemples
Before making a fruit salad, it 's necessary to stem the strawberries to remove the tough central core.
Avant de préparer une salade de fruits, il est nécessaire d'équeuter les fraises pour enlever le noyau central dur.
In wine production, grapes are stemmed to separate the juicy berries from the woody stems before the crushing process.
Dans la production de vin, les raisins sont égrappés pour séparer les baies juteuses des tiges ligneuses avant le processus de broyage.
STEM
01
STEM, domaines d'étude et carrières axés sur la science
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Exemples
She is pursuing a degree in STEM to become an engineer.
Elle poursuit un diplôme en STEM pour devenir ingénieur.
Many schools offer special programs to encourage students to explore STEM subjects.
De nombreuses écoles proposent des programmes spéciaux pour encourager les élèves à explorer les matières STEM.
Arbre Lexical
stemless
stemmatic
stem
