ルート (A2)

English: Root

カタカナ: ルート

IPA: /ruːt/

Definition

The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and food. It anchors the plant in the soil.

意味: 植物が地面の下に伸びて、水や栄養を吸収する部分のこと。植物を土に固定する役割もします。

Examples / 例文

• The plant died because its roots were damaged. — The plant died because its roots were damaged.

• We dug up the old tree, but its roots were still in the ground. — We dug up the old tree, but its roots were still in the ground.

• The roots of the flower spread out wide. — The roots of the flower spread out wide.

ルート in English

English translations of ルート (root):

• root
• base
• origin
• source
• foundation

How to Use Root

root of (prepositional phrase)

The basic cause or origin of something. — "We must find the root of the issue."

root out (phrasal verb)

To find and remove something bad or unwanted. — "The police are trying to root out corruption."

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