stem

structure(結構)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a central part of something from which other parts develop, grow, or receive support

   中心部分；主幹

plant(植物)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the main stalk of a plant that grows above ground, supporting leaves and flowers, or a smaller part that grows from the main stalk

   （植物的）莖；梗；柄

   • the stem of a rose

     玫瑰的莖

   • a tulip stem

     鬱金香的莖

   • This plant has a very thick stem.

     這種植物的莖非常粗。

container(容器)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the narrow, vertical part of a glass or similar container connecting the base to the bowl

   （高腳杯的）杯腳

   • This wine glass has a delicate stem.

     這個酒杯有一個精緻的杯腳。

   • The stem of this goblet is broken.

     這個高腳杯的杯腳斷了。

   • Please hold the stem of the glass to avoid spilling it.

     請握住酒杯的杯腳以免灑出來。

language(語言)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the base form of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added

   詞幹

   • The stem "write" can form "wrote", "writing", and "written".

     詞幹 "write" 可以形成 "wrote"、"writing" 和 "written"。

   • The word 'plural' is formed from the stem 'plur' and a suffix.

     單詞 'plural' 是由詞幹 'plur' 和一個後綴形成的。

   • Understanding the stem helps in understanding the word structure.

     理解詞幹有助於理解單詞結構。

timepiece(計時器)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the small knob on the side of a watch used to set the time or wind it

   （手錶的）錶冠；錶把

   • I need to turn the stem to adjust the time.

     我需要轉動錶冠來調整時間。

   • The stem of this watch is loose.

     這只手錶的錶冠鬆了。

   • This stem allows you to adjust the date.

     這個錶冠可以讓你調整日期。

vessel(船隻)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   the foremost part of a ship or boat

   （船的）船首；船頭

   • The stem of the ship cut through the waves.

     船的船首劈開了波浪。

   • The stem of the boat was damaged in the storm.

     船的船首在風暴中受損。

   • They were performing repairs near the stem of the vessel.

     他們正在船的船首附近進行維修。

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   to stop or limit the spread or increase of something undesirable

   阻止；遏制；阻擋

   • The government is trying to stem inflation.

     政府正試圖遏制通貨膨脹。

   • They took measures to stem the spread of rumors.

     他們採取措施阻止謠言傳播。

   • We must find a way to stem the outflow of capital.

     我們必須找到方法阻止資金外流。

2. Transitive(及物動詞)

   to stop the flow of a liquid, especially blood

   止住；使停止（液體流動）

   • The paramedics used bandages to stem the bleeding from the wound.

     救護人員用繃帶止住傷口的出血。

   • He pressed his hand on the wound to stem the blood.

     他用手按住傷口以止血。

   • The doctor needed to quickly stem the bleeding from the artery.

     醫生需要迅速止住動脈的出血。