root sth ↔ out 1. to find out where a particular kind of problem exists and get rid of it根除,杜绝〔问题〕:•Action is being taken to root out corruption in the police force.正在采取措施根除警察队伍里的腐败现象。2. to find something by searching for it搜寻:•I'll try and root out something for you to wear.我会找些衣服出来给你穿。 |