stem
US /stɛm/
・UK /stem/
B1TOEIC
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
Cut the stem of this flower as long as you can
v.t.Transitive VerbTo remove the stem of a flower or fruit
We need to stem these roses before we sell them to the flower shop
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo start from or be the origin of
I think your sickness may stem from eating too much
v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop something bad from spreading or developing
The health organization wants to stem the virus before is spreads around the country
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long thin part supporting something e.g. a light
The car hit the stem of the light poll, but it is still standing
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Main part of a word, e.g. 'use' in 'useful'
The stem of ‘useful’ is ‘use’
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How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
- Brilliant has been essential in my journey into STEM.
Brilliant has been essential in my journey into STEM.
- There's something for everyone, whether you're starting out on your STEM journey or you're looking to improve on what you already know.
There's something for everyone, whether you're starting out on your STEM journey or you're looking to improve on what you already know.
How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
- I'm not the most STEM-oriented person,
I'm not the most STEM-oriented person,
- Brilliant's courses are designed for you to learn for just a few minutes each day, at home or on the go and you can use it to teach yourself pretty much anything under the STEM umbrella.
Brilliant's courses are designed for you to learn for just a few minutes each day, at home or on the go and you can use it to teach yourself pretty much anything under the STEM umbrella.
BBC 6 Minute English July 09, 2015 - Thewonderofblood
- And we're just beginning to understand stem cells.
And we're just beginning to understand stem cells.
- And we're just beginning to understand stem cells.
And we're just beginning to understand stem cells.
Reviewing a Bionic Hand!
- What I'm thinking I'm going to do is the same grip and then ideally just pinch the stem and pull.
What I'm thinking I'm going to do is the same grip and then ideally just pinch the stem and pull.
- What I'm thinking I'm going to do is the same grip and then ideally just pinch the stem and pull.
What I'm thinking I'm going to do is the same grip and then ideally just pinch the stem and pull.
How to Give Commands in English - Avengers Examples
- All you need to do is add "do not" in front of that verb stem, that is, the infinitive verb without the "to" in front of it.
All you need to do is add "do not" in front of that verb stem, that is, the infinitive verb without the "to" in front of it.
- All you need to do is add "do not" in front of that verb stem, that is the infinitive verb without the "to" in front of it.
All you need to do is add "do not" in front of that verb stem, that is the infinitive verb without the "to" in front of it.
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy | BBC News
- Oliver is having his blood filtered to remove stem cells.
Oliver is having his blood filtered to remove stem cells.
- So these are Oliver's stem cells.
So these are Oliver's stem cells.
Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
- In the STEM curriculum at GCSE and at A-level, there is a lot of male names codified in.
In the STEM curriculum at GCSE and at A-level, there is a lot of male names codified in.
- In the STEM curriculum at GCSE and at A level, there is a lot of, um, male names codified in.
In the STEM curriculum at GCSE and at A level, there is a lot of, um, male names codified in.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
- and having trimmed his smoky lamp, for it was night, with the stem of his pipe, put it in his mouth again.
and having trimmed his smoky lamp, for it was night, with the stem of his pipe, put it in his mouth again.
- lamp (for it was night), with the stem of his pipe, put it in his mouth again.
lamp (for it was night), with the stem of his pipe, put it in his mouth again.
UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
- Also in the deal, steps to strengthen commercial ties, a new partnership on scientific research, talk of improved rail connections and, crucially important to Sakhir Starmer, there will be several measures Germany will adopt that may help stem the flow of illegal migration.
Also in the deal, steps to strengthen commercial ties, a new partnership on scientific research, talk of improved rail connections and, crucially important to Sakhir Starmer, there will be several measures Germany will adopt that may help stem the flow of illegal migration.
- And crucially important to Sir Keir Starmer, there will be several measures Germany will adopt that may help stem the flow of illegal migration.
And crucially important to Sir Keir Starmer, there will be several measures Germany will adopt that may help stem the flow of illegal migration.
9 Habits That Damage Your Brain
- This is important because damaged brain tissue can make you more susceptible to developing illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which stem from cognitive decline.
This is important because damaged brain tissue can make you more susceptible to developing illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which stem from cognitive decline.
- This is important because damaged brain tissue can make you more susceptible to developing illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which stem from cognitive decline.
This is important because damaged brain tissue can make you more susceptible to developing illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which stem from cognitive decline.