to root out
[phrase form: root]
01
根除, 彻底清除
to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots
Transitive: to root out vegetation
例子
The gardener had to root out the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.
园丁不得不从花坛中根除顽固的杂草。
In the overgrown area of the yard, it took hours to root out the old, tangled vines.
在院子里杂草丛生的地方，花了几个小时才根除那些老旧、纠缠的藤蔓。
02
根除, 铲除
to discover and eliminate a harmful or dangerous person or thing from a place or situation
Transitive: to root out something harmful or dangerous
例子
The detective worked tirelessly to root out the criminal organization, dismantling it piece by piece.
侦探不知疲倦地工作以根除犯罪组织，将其逐一瓦解。
It 's essential to root out any safety hazards in the workplace to protect employees.
为了保护员工，根除工作场所中的任何安全隐患至关重要。
03
根除, 找出
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
例子
The investigators were determined to root out the hidden evidence.
调查人员决心根除隐藏的证据。
She managed to root out the misplaced keys in her cluttered room.
她设法在凌乱的房间里找出放错地方的钥匙。
