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uprooted

/ʌpˈruːtɪd/ /ˌʌpˈruːtɪd/

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verb

拔除，连根拔起.

To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.

Examples :

"The strong storm uprooted the old oak tree in our backyard. "

强烈的暴风雨把我们后院的老橡树连根拔起了。

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verb

连根拔起，拔除，迁移。

(by extension) To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.

Examples :

"The family was uprooted from their home when the factory closed and they had to move for work. "

工厂倒闭后，为了找工作，这一家人被迫离开了他们熟悉的家乡，搬到了别的地方。

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verb

彻底摧毁，根除。

To destroy utterly; to eradicate, exterminate.

Examples :

"The government's policies uprooted the entire system of traditional farming. "

政府的政策彻底摧毁了整个传统耕作体系。

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adjective

连根拔起，根除的.

(of a plant) Having been fully removed, including the roots.

Examples :

"The uprooted tree blocked the road after the storm. "

暴风雨过后，那棵连根拔起的树挡住了路。

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adjective

拔根的，颠沛流离的

(by extension) Having been removed from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.

Examples :

"The sudden company relocation left Maria feeling uprooted and uncertain about her future. "

公司突然搬迁让玛丽亚感到自己像是被拔了根一样，对未来充满了不确定感。

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