| 释义 |
| | | | VERB | | | | | /stem/ | | | | | | to stop something from spreading or increasing, especially something bad 阻遏，制止（尤指坏事） | These policies have helped to stem population loss. 这些政策已起到了阻遏人口流失的作用。 | | stem the flow/tide/flood (of) Police are attempting to stem the rising tide of rural crime. 警方正试图遏制农村地区犯罪率上升的趋势。 | | | a | to stop liquid from flowing 止住，阻止（液体流动） | | Joan breathed in deeply, trying to stem her tears. 琼深吸了一口气，想忍住不让泪水流下来。 | | | | PHRASAL VERBS | | - | ˈstem from | | PHRASAL VB | | | | | stem from sth: to be caused by something 源于；是…的缘故 | His popularity stemmed from the fact that he was born in the area. 他受到欢迎是因为他出生于该地区。 | | Many of her problems stem from her family. 她的很多问题都源于她的家庭。 | | | |