Stem
01
茎
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
例
The scientist examined the stem under a microscope to study its structure and how it conducts nutrients.
科学者は、その構造と栄養分をどのように伝導するかを研究するために、茎を顕微鏡で調べました。
After picking the herbs, she removed the stems and used the leaves for cooking.
ハーブを摘んだ後、彼女は茎を取り除き、葉を料理に使いました。
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
He cleaned the pipe 's stem after every use.
Smoke curled through the stem as he exhaled.
07
足, 脚
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
Slang例
She has long, toned stems that look amazing in those shorts.
彼女は長くて引き締まった脚を持っていて、そのショートパンツで素晴らしく見えます。
He kicked the ball with both stems.
彼は両方の脚でボールを蹴った。
to stem
例
The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply.
インフレの上昇は、しばしば供給の対応する増加なしに商品やサービスに対する需要の増加から生じることがあります。
The environmental degradation in the area stems from unsustainable logging practices and deforestation.
その地域の環境悪化は、持続不可能な伐採方法と森林破壊に起因しています。
02
止める, 防ぐ
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
例
Quick action to quarantine affected individuals helped stem the spread of the contagious disease in the community.
影響を受けた個人を隔離する迅速な行動は、コミュニティ内での伝染病の蔓延を食い止めるのに役立ちました。
The timely intervention of firefighters helped stem the wildfire.
消防士のタイムリーな介入が山火事を食い止めるのに役立ちました。
03
止める, 阻む
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
例
The plumber worked quickly to stem the flow of water from the burst pipe.
配管工は破裂したパイプから水の流れを止めるために素早く作業しました。
Emergency crews used sandbags to stem the rising floodwaters and protect homes in the low-lying areas.
緊急隊は、上昇する洪水を食い止めるために砂袋を使用し、低地の家屋を保護しました。
04
茎を取り除く, 芯を抜く
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
例
Before making a fruit salad, it 's necessary to stem the strawberries to remove the tough central core.
フルーツサラダを作る前に、イチゴの芯を取る必要があります。
In wine production, grapes are stemmed to separate the juicy berries from the woody stems before the crushing process.
ワイン生産において、ぶどうは圧搾プロセスの前に、ジューシーなベリーを木質の茎から分離するために茎を取り除かれます。
STEM
01
STEM, 科学、技術、工学、数学に焦点を当てた研究分野とキャリア
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
例
She is pursuing a degree in STEM to become an engineer.
彼女はエンジニアになるためにSTEMの学位を取得しています。
Many schools offer special programs to encourage students to explore STEM subjects.
多くの学校が、生徒にSTEM科目を探求するよう奨励する特別プログラムを提供しています。
語彙ツリー
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