rooted /ˈruːtɪd/ star1

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  ADJ（形容词） If you say that one thing is rooted in another, you mean that it is strongly influenced by it or has developed from it. 源于…的 [v-link ADJ 'in' n]

  例：

  The crisis is rooted in deep rivalries between the two groups.

  这次危机的根源在于两个集团间的严重对立。

• 2.  

  ADJ（形容词） If someone has deeply rooted opinions or feelings, they believe or feel something extremely strongly and are unlikely to change. 根深蒂固的

  例：

  Racism is a deeply rooted prejudice which has existed for thousands of years.

  种族主义是一种已存在了数千年的根深蒂固的偏见。

• 3.  

  PHRASE（习语） If you are rooted to the spot, you are unable to move because you are very frightened or shocked. 呆着不动的

  例：

  We just stopped there, rooted to the spot.

  我们只是停在那里，呆着不动。