grass roots

US /ˈɡræs ruːts/
UK /ˈɡræs ruːts/
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基层, 草根

the most basic level of an activity or organization

:
The movement gained support at the grass roots level.
这项运动在基层获得了支持。
We need to build support from the grass roots up.
我们需要从基层开始建立支持。
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基层, 草根

of or relating to the ordinary people in an organization or political party, rather than its leaders or most important members

:
The campaign focused on grass roots organizing.
该运动侧重于基层组织。
He believes in grass roots democracy.
他相信基层民主。