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the main upward-growing axis of a plant, having nodes and bearing leaves, usually extending in a direction opposite to that of the root and above the ground, and serving to support the plant and to transport and store food materials; specif., the mainstalk or trunk of a tree, shrub, or other plant, from which leaves, flowers, and fruit develop

any stalk or part supporting leaves, flowers, or fruit, as a pedicel, petiole, or peduncle

a stalk of bananas

a piece or part like a stem

; specif.,

the slender part of a tobacco pipe between the bowl and the bit, esp. the part betweenthe shank and the bit

a narrow supporting part between the foot and the bowl, as of a wineglass

the cylindrical shaft projecting from a watch, with a knurled knob at its end for winding the spring, setting the hands, etc.

the rounded rod in some locks, about which the key fits and is turned

the main or thick stroke of a letter, as in printing

the vertical line forming part of a musical note (other than a whole note)

the shaft of a feather or hair

the upright piece to which the side timbers or plates are attached to form the prow of a ship

the forward part of a ship; prow; bow

main line of descent of a family; ancestry; stock

6. Linguistics

the part of a word, consisting of a root or a root with one or more affixes, to whichinflectional endings are added or in which inflectional phonetic changes are made

the present stem “bring” is the base to which -s may be added to form “brings”

verb transitiveWord forms: stemmed or ˈstemming

to remove the stem or stems from (a fruit, etc.)

to provide (artificial flowers, etc.) with stems

to make headway or progress against

to row upstream, stemming the current

verb intransitive

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to originate, derive, or be descended

SIMILAR WORDS: rise

Idioms:

from stem to stern

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单词	stem
释义	Trends of stem View usage for: stem (stem) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense stems, present participle stemming, past tense, past participle stemmed 1. verb If a condition or problem stems from something, it was caused originally by that thing. Much of the instability stems from the economic effects of the war. [VERB + from] 2. verb If you stem something, you stop it spreading, increasing, or continuing. [formal] The organisation took steps to stem the flow of information coming from its headoffice. [VERB noun] The authorities seem powerless to stem the rising tide of violence. [VERB noun] He was still conscious, trying to stem the bleeding with his right hand. [VERB noun] Synonyms: stop, hold back, staunch, stay [archaic] More Synonyms of stem 3. countable noun The stem of a plant is the thin, upright part on which the flowers and leaves grow. He stooped down, cut the stem for her with his knife and handed her the flower. Synonyms: stalk, branch, trunk, shoot More Synonyms of stem 4. countable noun The stem of a wine glass is the long thin part which connects the bowl to the base. 5. countable noun The stem of a pipe is the long thin part through which smoke is sucked. He chewed the stem of his pipe and eyed her sceptically. 6. countable noun In grammar, the stem of a word is the main part of it, which does not change when the ending changes. 7. See from stem to stern stem in British English 1 (stɛm) noun 1. the main axis of a plant, which bears the leaves, axillary buds, and flowers and contains a hollow cylinder of vascular tissue 2. any similar subsidiary structure in such plants that bears a flower, fruit, or leaf 3. a corresponding structure in algae and fungi 4. any long slender part, such as the hollow part of a tobacco pipe that lies between the bit and the bowl, or the support between the base and the bowl of a wineglass, goblet, etc 5. a banana stalk with several bunches attached 6. the main line of descent or branch of a family 7. a round pin in some locks on which a socket in the end of a key fits and about which it rotates 8. any projecting feature of a component: a shank or cylindrical pin or rod, such as the pin that carries the winding knob on a watch 9. linguistics the form of a word that remains after removal of all inflectional affixes; the root of a word, esp as occurring together with a thematic element Compare root1 (sense 9) 10. the main, usually vertical, stroke of a letter or of a musical note such as a minim 11. electronics the tubular glass section projecting from the base of a light bulb or electronic valve, on which the filament or electrodes are mounted 12. a. the main upright timber or structure at the bow of a vessel b. the very forward end of a vessel (esp in the phrase from stem to stern) verbWord forms: stems, stemming or stemmed 13. (intransitive; usually foll by from) to be derived; originate the instability stems from the war 14. (transitive) to make headway against (a tide, wind, etc) 15. (transitive) to remove or disengage the stem or stems from 16. (transitive) to supply (something) with a stem or stems Derived forms stemlike (ˈstemˌlike) adjective stemmer (ˈstemmer) noun Word origin Old English stemn; related to Old Norse stafn stem of a ship, German Stamm tribe, Gothic stōma basis, Latin stāmen thread stem in British English 2 (stɛm) verbWord forms: stems, stemming or stemmed 1. (transitive) to restrain or stop (the flow of something) by or as if by damming up 2. (transitive) to pack tightly or stop up 3. skiing to manoeuvre (a ski or skis), as in performing a stem noun 4. skiing a technique in which the heel of one ski or both skis is forced outwards from the direction of movement in order to slow down or turn Derived forms stemmer (ˈstemmer) noun Word origin C15 stemmen, from Old Norse stemma; related to Old Norse stamr blocked, stammering, German stemmen to prop; see stammer Stem in British English (stɛm) noun die Stem Word origin C19: from Afrikaans, the call STEM in British English (stɛm) education acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics stem in American English 1 (stɛm) noun 1. the main upward-growing axis of a plant, having nodes and bearing leaves, usually extending in a direction opposite to that of the root and above the ground, and serving to support the plant and to transport and store food materials; specif., the mainstalk or trunk of a tree, shrub, or other plant, from which leaves, flowers, and fruit develop 2. a. any stalk or part supporting leaves, flowers, or fruit, as a pedicel, petiole, or peduncle b. a stalk of bananas 3. a piece or part like a stem ; specif., a. the slender part of a tobacco pipe between the bowl and the bit, esp. the part betweenthe shank and the bit b. a narrow supporting part between the foot and the bowl, as of a wineglass c. the cylindrical shaft projecting from a watch, with a knurled knob at its end for winding the spring, setting the hands, etc. d. the rounded rod in some locks, about which the key fits and is turned e. the main or thick stroke of a letter, as in printing f. the vertical line forming part of a musical note (other than a whole note) g. the shaft of a feather or hair 4. a. the upright piece to which the side timbers or plates are attached to form the prow of a ship b. the forward part of a ship; prow; bow 5. main line of descent of a family; ancestry; stock 6. Linguistics the part of a word, consisting of a root or a root with one or more affixes, to whichinflectional endings are added or in which inflectional phonetic changes are made the present stem “bring” is the base to which -s may be added to form “brings” verb transitiveWord forms: stemmed or ˈstemming 7. to remove the stem or stems from (a fruit, etc.) 8. to provide (artificial flowers, etc.) with stems 9. to make headway or progress against to row upstream, stemming the current verb intransitive 10. to originate, derive, or be descended SIMILAR WORDS: rise Idioms: from stem to stern Derived forms stemless (ˈstemless) adjective stemlike (ˈstemˌlike) adjective Word origin ME < OE stemn, stefn, akin to Ger stamm, tree trunk < IE base stebh-, post, pole > step, staff1 stem in American English 2 (stɛm) verb transitiveWord forms: stemmed or ˈstemming 1. to stop or check; esp., to dam up (a river, etc.), or to stop or check as if by damming up 2. to stop up, plug, or tamp (a hole, etc.) 3. to turn (a ski) in stemming verb intransitive 4. to stop or slow down in skiing by turning one ski (single stemming) or both skis (double stemming) with the heel thrust outward and the tip of the ski(s) turned in noun 5. an act or manner of stemming on skis Word origin ME < ON stemma (akin to Ger stemmen), to stop: see stammer More idioms containing stem stem the tide of something Image of stem © Kokhanchikov, shutterstock Examples of 'stem' in a sentence stem We see evolution as a tree with many branches but with one single stem. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The tall stout stem also allows cutting while leaving the leaves below intact. The Sun (2008) Press the stem ends back on to the stuffed peppers. Times, Sunday Times (2015) These stem cells make white and red blood cells. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Tuck long stems of honeysuckle into their supports. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This allows any moisture to drain out of the hollow stems. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Those concerns have not stemmed the tide of nationalistic sentiment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Shake with ice and strain into stemmed glasses. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Yellow flowers on bare stems in early spring. Bloom, Adrian Winter Garden Glory (1993) Remove dead stems in the winter after have dried out. The Sun (2012) Pick them off and cut out the flowered stems at the base. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He says he thinks part of it stems from being bullied at school. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The family doctor thought his problems might stem from some emotional base. Christianity Today (2000) Where do leaf stalks branch off the main stem? Robertson, Bruce Learn to Draw Countryside (1996) Thin some stems out after flowering to stop it getting overly dense. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This ambivalence stems from one single source. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Older stems can be cut down low as new ones grow up. The Sun (2014) These healthy eggs could then be used to make stem cells. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That it will undermine referees and stem the flow of the game. The Sun (2009) The frilly flowers have a strong scent and long stems. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Changes in supply conditions stemming from changes in government regulation have produced such innovations as discount brokers and stock index futures. Mishkin, Frederic S. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) Unlike its relative, it has hollow stems. Times, Sunday Times (2007) When they're ready they emit a sweet smell and give a little to gentle pressure at the stem end. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Word lists with stem terms used in botany, parts of plants, General smoking terms In other languages stem British English: stem VERB If a condition or problem stems from* something, it was caused originally by that thing. All their problems stem from poverty. American English: stem Brazilian Portuguese: derivar Chinese: 起源于 European Spanish: provenir de French: provenir German: herrühren von Italian: derivare Japanese: 由来する Korean: ~에서 기인하다 European Portuguese: derivar Latin American Spanish: provenir de British English: stem NOUN The stem of a plant is the thin, upright part on which the flowers and leaves grow. He stooped down, cut the stem for her with his knife, and handed her the flower. American English: stem Brazilian Portuguese: caule Chinese: 茎 European Spanish: tallo French: tige German: Stiel Italian: gambo Japanese: 茎 Korean: 줄기 European Portuguese: caule Latin American Spanish: tallo All related terms of 'stem' die Stem the South African national anthem until 1991, when part of it was incorporated into the current anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika main stem → main drag stem cell A stem cell is a type of cell that can produce other cells which are able to develop into any kind of cell in the body. stem turn a turn in which the heel of one ski is stemmed and the other ski is brought parallel drill stem A drill stem is all the parts of the equipment used for rotary drilling. stem ginger the choice pieces of the underground stem of the ginger plant, which are crystallized or preserved in syrup and eaten as a sweetmeat stem-winder a watch wound by an expanded crown on the bar projecting outside the case, as opposed to one wound by a separate key watch stem a winder stem-winding wound by turning a knurled knob at the outer end of the stem stem-cell research research that is carried out on stem cells for use in medicine stem-winding watch a watch wound by an expanded crown on the bar projecting outside the case, as opposed to one wound by a separate key brainstem the stalklike part of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, the midbrain , and the pons Varolii from stem to stern If something happens from stem to stern on a boat , it involves the whole of the boat. stem-and-leaf diagram a histogram in which the data points falling within each class interval are listed in order human embryonic stem cell a stem cell obtained from the blastocyst of a human embryo stem the tide of something to get control of something bad that is happening on a large scale , and stop it hESC human embryonic stem cell Chinese translation of 'stem' stem (stɛm) n (c) [of plant] 茎(莖) (jīng) [of leaf, fruit] 梗 (gěng) [of glass] 柄脚(腳) (bǐngjiǎo) [of pipe] 柄 (bǐng) vt (= stop) [flow, tide] 堵住 (dǔzhù) [illegal drugs, violence] 遏制 (èzhì) [bleeding] 止住 (zhǐzhù) (noun) in the sense of stalk Definition a stalk that bears a flower, fruit, or leaf He cut the stem for her with his knife and handed her the flower. Synonyms stalk A single pale blue flower grows up from each joint on a long stalk. branch the low, overhanging branches of a giant pine tree trunk toadstools growing on fallen tree trunks shoot This week saw the first pink shoots of the new season's crop. stock axis peduncle phrasal verb See stem from something (verb) in the sense of stop Definition to stop or hinder the spread of (something) He was still conscious, trying to stem the bleeding with his right hand. Synonyms stop I think she really would have liked to stop everything right there. hold back staunch The pilot managed to staunch the fuel leak using tape. stay (archaic) Hundreds of people defied army orders to stay at home. check Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. contain The city authorities said the curfew had contained the violence. dam The reservoir was formed by damming the River Blith. curb He must learn to curb that temper of his. restrain He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. bring to a standstill stanch Additional synonyms in the sense of branch Definition a secondary woody stem extending from the trunk or main branch of a tree the low, overhanging branches of a giant pine tree Synonyms bough, shoot, arm, spray, limb, sprig, offshoot, prong, ramification in the sense of check Definition to slow the growth or progress of Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. Synonyms stop, control, limit, arrest, delay, halt, curb, bar, restrain, inhibit, rein, thwart, hinder, repress, obstruct, retard, impede, bridle, stem the flow of, nip in the bud, put a spoke in someone's wheel in the sense of contain Definition to prevent from spreading or going beyond fixed limits The city authorities said the curfew had contained the violence. Synonyms restrain, control, hold in, curb, suppress, hold back, stifle, repress, keep a tight rein on Synonyms of 'stem' stem Explore 'stem' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of curb Definition to control or restrain He must learn to curb that temper of his. Synonyms restrain, control, check, contain, restrict, moderate, suppress, inhibit, subdue, hinder, repress, constrain, retard, impede, muzzle, bridle, stem the flow of, keep a tight rein on in the sense of dam Definition to block up (a river) by a dam The reservoir was formed by damming the River Blith. Synonyms block up, block, hold in, restrict, check, confine, choke, hold back, barricade, obstruct in the sense of restrain Definition to hold (someone) back from some action He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. Synonyms hold back, hold, control, check, contain, prevent, restrict, handicap, confine, curb, hamper, rein, harness, subdue, hinder, constrain, curtail, bridle, debar, keep under control, have on a tight leash, straiten in the sense of shoot Definition a new growth or sprout of a plant This week saw the first pink shoots of the new season's crop. Synonyms sprout, branch, bud, twig, sprig, offshoot, scion, slip in the sense of staunch Definition to stop the flow of (blood) from someone's body The pilot managed to staunch the fuel leak using tape. Synonyms stop, stay, check, arrest, halt, stem, plug, dam in the sense of stay Definition to continue or remain in a place, position, or condition Hundreds of people defied army orders to stay at home. Synonyms remain, continue to be, linger, stand, stop, wait, settle, delay, halt, pause, hover, abide, hang around (informal), reside, stay put, bide, loiter, hang in the air, tarry, put down roots, establish yourself in the sense of trunk Definition a person's body excluding the head, neck, and limbs toadstools growing on fallen tree trunks Synonyms stem, stock, stalk, bole
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