stems
US /stɛmz/
UK /stɛmz/
名词
1.
茎, 杆
the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean
示例:
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The rose bush had strong, thorny stems.
玫瑰丛有粗壮多刺的茎。
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She arranged the flowers by cutting their stems to different lengths.
她通过将花茎剪成不同长度来布置花朵。
2.
杯柄, 柄
the main upright part of a wine glass or similar vessel, between the bowl and the foot
示例:
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Hold the wine glass by its stem to avoid warming the wine.
握住酒杯的杯柄，以避免使酒变热。
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The delicate glass broke at the stem.
精致的玻璃杯在杯柄处断裂了。
动词
1.
源于, 起因于
originate in or be caused by
示例:
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His problems stem from a lack of communication.
他的问题源于缺乏沟通。
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The idea for the novel stems from a childhood memory.
小说的灵感源于童年记忆。
2.
阻止, 遏制
stop or restrict the flow or spread of (something)
示例:
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They built a dam to stem the flow of the river.
他们修建了一座大坝来阻止河流的流动。
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Measures were taken to stem the spread of the disease.
已采取措施阻止疾病的传播。