rooted

1. ADJ If you say that one thing is rooted in another, you mean that it is strongly influenced by it or has developed from it. 源於…的[v-link ADJ 'in' n]

The crisis is rooted in deep rivalries between the two groups. 這次危機的根源在於兩個集團間的嚴重對立。

2. ADJ If someone has deeply rooted opinions or feelings, they believe or feel something extremely strongly and are unlikely to change. 根深蒂固的

Racism is a deeply rooted prejudice which has existed for thousands of years. 種族主義是一種已存在了數千年的根深蒂固的偏見。

3. PHRASE If you are rooted to the spot, you are unable to move because you are very frightened or shocked. 呆著不動的

We just stopped there, rooted to the spot. 我們衹是停在那裡，呆著不動。