
搜索
to root out
[phrase form: root]
01
根除, 彻底消除
to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots
Transitive: to root out vegetation
Example
The gardener had to root out the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.
园丁不得不从花坛中根除那些顽固的杂草。
In the overgrown area of the yard, it took hours to root out the old, tangled vines.
在杂草丛生的院子里,花了几个小时来根除那些老旧、纠缠在一起的藤蔓。
02
根除, 查明并消除
to discover and eliminate a harmful or dangerous person or thing from a place or situation
Transitive: to root out something harmful or dangerous
Example
The detective worked tirelessly to root out the criminal organization, dismantling it piece by piece.
侦探不知疲倦地查明并消除这个犯罪组织,一步步地将其 dismantling。
It's essential to root out any safety hazards in the workplace to protect employees.
在工作场所根除任何安全隐患以保护员工是至关重要的。
03
根除, 挖掘
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
Example
The investigators were determined to root out the hidden evidence.
调查人员决心挖掘出隐藏的证据。
She managed to root out the misplaced keys in her cluttered room.
她设法在凌乱的房间里挖掘出错放的钥匙。