deracinate
US /dɪˈræsɪneɪt/
UK /dɪˈræsɪneɪt/
动词
1.
连根拔起, 根除
pull up by the roots; uproot
示例:
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The strong winds threatened to deracinate the ancient oak tree.
强风威胁要连根拔起这棵古老的橡树。
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The gardener worked to deracinate the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.
园丁努力将花坛中顽固的杂草连根拔除。
2.
使流离失所, 使脱离故土
displace (someone) from their native or accustomed environment
示例:
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War and conflict often deracinate entire communities, forcing them to seek refuge elsewhere.
战争和冲突常常使整个社区流离失所，迫使他们到别处寻求庇护。
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The rapid modernization of the city began to deracinate its traditional culture.
城市的快速现代化开始使其传统文化流失。