根本

根本 [gēn běn]

1. ■ （基本的; 主要的） root; radical; basic; fundamental; essential; cardinal; foundation; origin:

根本利益 fundamental interests;

根本原因 basic reason; root cause;

实现根本好转 bring about a fundamental turn for the better;

根本前提 fundamental prerequisite;

根本原则 cardinal principle;

作根本的改变 make radical changes;

第三世界国家之间没有根本的利害冲突。 There is no conflict of fundamental interests among the third world countries.

2. ■ （全然） utterly; completely; entirely; at all:

他根本不懂法文。 He doesn't know French at all.

3. ■ （彻底） radically; thoroughly:

问题已根本解决。 The problem has been completely solved.

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常用词组

1. ■ 根本大法 a body of basic laws; a fundamental charter; a constitution;

2. ■ 根本法 fundamental law; a body of basic laws;

3. ■ 根本函子 underlying functor;

4. ■ 根本责任 ultimate liability