uproot
UK/ʌp'ru:t/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To pull a plant out of the ground with its roots; to force someone to leave their home or familiar environment; to destroy completely
连根拔起；迫使离开家园；根除
Root Breakdown
Native Englishupother
+
rootother
=uproot
Common Collocations
- 1.uproot a tree连根拔起
- 2.uproot corruption根除腐败
Example Sentences
- 1.
The storm uprooted trees throughout the neighborhood, causing significant damage.
- 2.
The family was uprooted when they had to relocate due to the construction project.
- 3.
The government's policies aimed to uproot corruption from the institution.