ˈstem
from stem to stern如何读
from stem to stern是什么意思
从船头到船尾，彻底
from stem to stern英英释义
noun (1)
the main trunk of a plantspecifically: a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots
a plant part (such as a branch, petiole, or stipe) that supports another (such as a leaf or fruit)
the complete fruiting stalk of a banana plant with its bananas
the main upright member at the bow of a ship
the bow or prow of a ship compare stern
a line of ancestry : stockespecially: a fundamental line from which others have arisen
the part of an inflected word that remains after the inflected part is removedalso: root sense 6
strength is the stem of strengths
something held to resemble a plant stem: such as
a main or heavy stroke of a letter
the short perpendicular line extending from the head of a musical note
the part of a tobacco pipe from the bowl outward
the cylindrical support of a piece of stemware (such as a goblet)
a shaft of a watch used for winding
verb (1)
transitive verb
to make headway against (something, such as an adverse tide, current, or wind)
to check or go counter to (something adverse)
verb (2)
transitive verb
to remove the stem from
to make a stem for (something, such as an artificial flower)
intransitive verb
to occur or develop as a consequence : have or trace an origin
her success stems from hard work
verb (3)
transitive verb
to stop or dam up (something, such as a river)
to stop or check by or as if by dammingespecially: stanch
stem a flow of blood
to turn (a ski) in stemming
intransitive verb
to restrain or check oneselfalso: to become checked or stanched
to slide the heel of one ski or of both skis outward usually in making or preparing to make a turn
noun (2)
check, dam
an act or instance of stemming on skis
abbreviation
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
from stem to stern词源英文解释
Noun (1) Middle English, from Old English stefn, stemn stem of a plant or ship; akin to Old High German stam plant stem and probably to Greek stamnos wine jar, histanai to set — more at stand Verb (1) Middle English (Scots) stemmen to keep a course, from stem >entry 1 (of a ship) Verb (2)stem >entry 1 (of a plant) Verb (3) Middle English stemmen to dam up, from Old Norse stemma; akin to Middle High German stemmen to dam up and probably to Lithuanian stumti to shove
The first known use of stem was before the 12th century
from stem to stern儿童词典英英释义
stake1 of 2noun
a pointed piece (as of wood or metal) driven or to be driven into the ground especially as a marker or support
a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning
something that is staked for gain or loss
the prize in a contest
an interest or share in a business
grubstake
stake2 of 2verb
to mark the limits of by stakes
stake out a mining claim
to tie to a stake
to fasten up or support (as plants) with stakes
bet entry 2 sense 1
to back financially
stand1 of 2verb
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
to be a specified height when fully erect
stands six feet two
to rise to one's feet
to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude can you stand on your head where do we stand on this question
stand aside
to be in a particular state or situation
stands accused
chiefly British to be a candidate : run
to have a relative position in or as if in a scale
stands first in the class
to be in a position to gain or lose
stands to make a profit
to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end
a ladder standing against a wall
to occupy a place or location
a house standing on a hill
to remain without moving
rainwater standing in stagnant pools
to remain in effect
the order stands
to exist in a certain form
you must take or leave our offer as it stands
to put up with or resist successfully : bear the building stood the pressure of the storm this book will stand the test of time
stand pain
to derive benefit or enjoyment from
you look like you could stand some sleep
to go through the experience of
stand trial
to perform the duty of
stand guard
to pay for
I'll stand dinner
to cause to stand : set upright
stand2 of 2noun
an act or instance of stopping or staying in one place
a halt for defense or resistance
a stop made to give a performance
was booked for a three-night stand
a place or post where one stands
a position especially with respect to an issue
took a stand against higher taxes
the place occupied by a witness testifying in court
a row of seats for spectators of an outdoor sport or spectacle
a raised platform (as for a speaker)
a small often open-air structure for a small retail business
a hot-dog stand
a support (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed a bicycle stand
umbrella stands
a group of plants growing in a continuous area
a good stand of wheat
stand1 of 2verb
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
to be a specified height when fully erect
stands six feet two
to rise to one's feet
to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude can you stand on your head where do we stand on this question
stand aside
to be in a particular state or situation
stands accused
chiefly British to be a candidate : run
to have a relative position in or as if in a scale
stands first in the class
to be in a position to gain or lose
stands to make a profit
to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end
a ladder standing against a wall
to occupy a place or location
a house standing on a hill
to remain without moving
rainwater standing in stagnant pools
to remain in effect
the order stands
to exist in a certain form
you must take or leave our offer as it stands
to put up with or resist successfully : bear the building stood the pressure of the storm this book will stand the test of time
stand pain
to derive benefit or enjoyment from
you look like you could stand some sleep
to go through the experience of
stand trial
to perform the duty of
stand guard
to pay for
I'll stand dinner
to cause to stand : set upright
stand2 of 2noun
an act or instance of stopping or staying in one place
a halt for defense or resistance
a stop made to give a performance
was booked for a three-night stand
a place or post where one stands
a position especially with respect to an issue
took a stand against higher taxes
the place occupied by a witness testifying in court
a row of seats for spectators of an outdoor sport or spectacle
a raised platform (as for a speaker)
a small often open-air structure for a small retail business
a hot-dog stand
a support (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed a bicycle stand
umbrella stands
a group of plants growing in a continuous area
a good stand of wheat
stare1 of 2verb
to look hard and long often with wide-open eyes
stare at a stranger
stare2 of 2noun
the act or an instance of staring
stave offverb
to force or keep away : fend off
stave off trouble
blow1 of 4verb
to move or become moved especially rapidly or with power
wind blowing from the north
to send forth a strong stream of air (as from the mouth)
blow on your soup
to drive or become driven by a stream of air
trees blown down
to make a sound or cause to sound by or as if by blowing blow a whistle
blow a horn
to project by blowing
blow a kiss
to breathe hard or rapidly : pant
of a whale to force moisture-filled air out of the lungs through the blowhole
to melt when overloaded
the fuse blew
to cause (a fuse) to blow
to open or break or tear apart by too much pressure the tire blew out
blew a seal
to clear by forcing air through
blew his nose
to produce or shape by the action of blown or otherwise forced air blow glass
blow bubbles
to shatter, burst, or destroy by explosion
to spend recklessly
blew all the money in one day
botch entry 1
to lose or miss (as an opportunity) especially through clumsiness
blew my chance
blow2 of 4noun
a blowing of wind especially when strong or violent
a forcing of air from the mouth or nose or through an instrument
blow3 of 4verb
flower entry 2 sense 1, bloom
blow4 of 4noun
a hard hit using a part of the body or an instrument
an unfriendly act : combat
come to blows
a sudden act or effort
solve all our problems with one blow
a sudden disaster
a heavy blow to the nation
steer1 of 2noun
a male domestic ox castrated before sexual maturity and especially one raised for beef
an ox less than four years old
steer2 of 2verb
to direct the course or the course of : guide steer a boat steer a conversation
steer by the stars
to follow a course of action
to be guided
an automobile that steers well
stem1 of 4noun
the main stalk of a plant that develops buds and shoots and usually grows above the ground
a plant part (as the stalk of a leaf or flower) that supports some other part
the bow of a ship
the basic part of a word to which prefixes or suffixes may be added
something held to resemble a plant stem: as
the short upright line from the head of a musical note
the part of a tobacco pipe from the bowl outward
a main or heavy stroke of a letter
the cylindrical support of a piece of stemware (as a wine glass)
a shaft of a watch used for winding
stem2 of 4verb
to remove the stem from
to have or trace a beginning or growth : derive
illness that stemmed from unsanitary conditions
stem3 of 4verb
to make progress against
stem4 of 4verb
to stop or check by or as if by damming
stem the flow of blood from the wound
to become checked or stopped
from stem to stern 例句
1 The wagers appear to be paying off, as Chinese policymakers’ efforts to stem a rout and signs of improvement in earnings spur a rebound in the troubled market.
2 Nurses beget nurses Here’s one intervention that nurses say would reduce burnout and stem their exodus: make sure that enough registered nurses are at the bedside around the clock to care for patients safely.
3 The ship was in a blaze from stem to stern.
整艘船从头到尾都着火了.
4 A South African television report said the ship was ablaze from stem to stern.
南非一则电视新闻报道称，那艘船从头到尾都着了火。
5 I've read the book from stem to stern.
这本书我已从头至尾读完.
6 The sea ran high, and swept the little craft from stem to stern.
海面上风急浪高, 小船从头至尾都被浪头冲刷着.
7 The liner has been refitted from stem to stern.
那艘班轮已经全面整修.
8 The sea and swept the little craft from stem to stern.
海面上风急浪高,小船从头至尾都被浪头“冲刷”着.
9 The length of the clipper from stem to stern is thirty - six feet.
这艘快船从船头到船尾全长36英尺.
10 From stem to stern 10 feet long.
船头船尾十尺长.
11 Look from stem to stern.
从头到尾打量.
12 The ship is cleaned from stem to stern.
这艘船被彻底地打扫干净了.
13 He shuddered from stem to stern.
他全身发抖.
14 The fleet from stem to stern covered a vast area on the surface of the river.
江面上,舳舻一片浩荡.
from stem to stern 同义词
1 从头至尾
2 全部
all complete whole total entire overall gross altogether work full entirety gamut wholeness be-all allness tout ensemble the whole boodle to the fingernails in totality by the lump in the lump be all and end all the whole boiling the whole caboodle all the lot shooting match in toto tout à fait all of in full the lot in whole in a body and barrel full monty
3 全船
4 到处
about around everywhere passim over throughout up hill and down dale all along the line there and everywhere every nook and corner from every side all over the shop hither and thither hic et ubique all around all through on all sides high and low right and left and everywhere this way and that from all sides on every side every nook and cranny
from stem to stern 短语相关
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brain stem
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main stem
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stem from