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Plant - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：living organism (Plant)
Plant
/plænt/
n. & v.
A living thing that grows in soil, like a flower, grass, or tree, needing water and sunlight.
living organism
➕
/ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/
n. & v.
A living thing that typically grows in soil, absorbs water and sunlight, and has leaves, stems, and roots. Examples include flowers, grass, and trees.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'planta' meaning 'sprout' or 'shoot', related to 'plantare' (to fix in place).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine 'plan' + 't' → you plan to put a seed in the ground, ending with a 't' for 'tree'.
📖 Example
I water my favorite plant on the windowsill every morning.
I water my favorite plant on the windowsill every morning.
🔗 Collocations
indoor plant – a plant kept inside a house or building
plant species – a particular type of plant
plant pot – a container for growing a plant
🔄 Synonyms
flower (n.) – the reproductive part of a plant, often used to refer to a whole plant with blossoms
vegetation (n.) – plants collectively, especially in a particular area
🚫 Antonyms
animal (n.) – a living organism that is not a plant, typically capable of movement
🌱 Derivatives
plantation (n.) – a large area of land where plants are grown for commercial use
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'plant' entered English via Old French from Latin. In medieval times, 'plant' referred to both the living organism and the act of placing it in soil. Its botanical sense solidified during the Scientific Revolution.
Meaning 2：place in soil (Plant)
Plant
/plænt/
n. & v.
To put a seed or a young plant into soil so that it will grow there.
place in soil
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/pleɪs ɪn sɔɪl/
n. & v.
To put a seed or young plant into the ground so that it can take root and grow.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
We decided to plant some tomatoes and carrots in our small garden.
We decided to plant some tomatoes and carrots in our small garden.
🔗 Collocations
plant a tree – to put a tree seedling into the ground
plant seeds – to put seeds into the soil for germination
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
uproot (v.) – to pull a plant out of the ground
🌱 Derivatives
planter (n.) – a person who plants, or a container for plants
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