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Stem
01
stelo
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.
Lo scienziato ha esaminato il fusto al microscopio per studiarne la struttura e come conduce i nutrienti.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
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Identifying the stem helps in learning related words.
03
a long, narrow, or cylindrical part of an object or mechanism
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The stem of the goblet was elegantly twisted.
04
a type of turn in skiing made by angling one ski outward while the other remains straight
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Proper weight balance is crucial for an effective stem.
05
the forwardmost part of a ship or aircraft, forming its leading edge or prow
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The sleek stem design improved the boat's speed.
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the hollow shaft of a smoking pipe connecting the bowl to the mouthpiece
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The artisan polished the stem until it shone.
07
zampe, gambette
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangEsempi
He stretched his stems before the race.
Lui ha allungato le sue gambe prima della gara.
to stem
Esempi
The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply.
L'aumento dell'inflazione può spesso derivare da una maggiore domanda di beni e servizi senza un corrispondente aumento dell'offerta.
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arrestare
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
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Effective border controls are essential to stem the trafficking of illegal substances across international boundaries.
Controlli di frontiera efficaci sono essenziali per fermare il traffico di sostanze illegali attraverso i confini internazionali.
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arginare, fermare
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
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During the oil spill, booms were deployed to the shoreline to stem the spread of the oil and protect marine life.
Durante la fuoriuscita di petrolio, sono state dispiegate barriere galleggianti sulla costa per arginare la diffusione del petrolio e proteggere la vita marina.
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togliere il torsolo, eliminare il picciolo
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
Esempi
In certain recipes, the instructions may specify stemming grapes before adding them to the dish.
In alcune ricette, le istruzioni possono specificare di togliere i gambi agli acini d'uva prima di aggiungerli al piatto.
STEM
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STEM, campi di studio e carriere che si concentrano su scienza
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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The company hires mostly people with STEM backgrounds.
L'azienda assume principalmente persone con background in STEM.
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