stemmed
US / -stemd/
UK / -stemd/
动词
1.
源于, 起因于
originate in or be caused by
示例:
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His problems stemmed from a lack of communication.
他的问题源于缺乏沟通。
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The idea stemmed from a casual conversation.
这个想法源于一次随意的谈话。
2.
止住, 遏制
stop or restrict (the flow of something)
示例:
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They managed to stem the flow of blood.
他们设法止住了血流。
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Measures were taken to stem the tide of corruption.
采取了措施以遏制腐败的浪潮。