rooted in

rooted in — phrasal verb

  • rooted inbase form
  • rooteds in3rd person singular
  • rooteding in-ing form
  • rooteded inpast simple

1. if a tradition, belief, attitude, or problem is rooted in something, that thing

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釋義

if a tradition, belief, attitude, or problem is rooted in something, that thing is its cause, origin, or the main influence that has shaped it

例句

Nora's passion for gardening is rooted in summers spent helping her grandmother plant vegetables.

be rooted in + personal experience

Amir's approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that every student can succeed with enough support.

be rooted in + belief or principle

同義詞
  • based on

    more general and less emphatic than 'rooted in'; used in everyday contexts

  • grounded in

    similar strength; emphasizes a solid foundation, often used for arguments or theories

  • founded on

    more formal; commonly used for institutions, organizations, or principles

  • derived from

    focuses on the process of coming from a source rather than being firmly based

反義詞

文法句型

be rooted in [something]

用法筆記

Almost always used in the passive form 'be rooted in [something]'. The active form 'root in' (e.g. 'His ideas root in tradition') is very rare and may sound unnatural.

常見錯誤

His ideas root in traditional values.
His ideas are rooted in traditional values.
💡The passive 'be rooted in' is standard; the active form is rarely used.
The festival is rooted by ancient customs.
The festival is rooted in ancient customs.
💡Use 'in', not 'by', after 'rooted'.