🇬🇧🇨🇳 root - 一个根 : English Lesson

Meaning of "root" ("一个根"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A root is the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots hold the plant in the soil like tiny hands and drink up water and nutrients, which are like the plant’s food and drinks.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

When I overwatered my plant, its roots probably thought, “Help, I didn’t order a swimming pool!”

The plant’s roots were so busy slurping water, they didn’t even notice the dog peeing nearby.

I told my little brother that if he stands still too long, he’ll grow roots like a tree; he moved very fast after that.

The giant sunflower had such strong roots that even the wind said, “Nope, not moving that thing.”

Some trees have roots that spread wider than a football field, like a giant hidden net under your feet!

A small girl digs near a tree to find her red ball. Her hand finds a root. She pulls one root, then another. The root is long and heavy. She sees root after root in the ground. She gets the ball, smiles, pats the root, and then says thank you.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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