root and branch

基本解释

• 彻底地；全部地；极端地

同根派生

英汉例句

双语例句

• Everything has its root and branch.
  万物有其根本和枝头。
• Our service is obsolete, requiring root and branch reform.
  我们的服务已经过时，需要从根本上进行改革。
• After much deep root and branch change, which is another story, it did not die but I am sure you get my point.
  经过深根和分支变化，那是另一回事，它没有死，但我相信你我的意思。

权威例句

• It would also explain Mr Arafat's reluctance to don the armour of Israel's protector and go forth to try to destroy Hamas, root and branch.
  ECONOMIST: What Arafat can and can’t do
• Are you a root and branch type of person when it comes to change or do you think nudging events in the right direction is more constructive?
  FORBES: Six Great Questions About the Murdochs

词组短语

短语

• root t and branch 完全地;连根拔除
• root deficiency and branch excess 本虚标实
• outright root and branch 全部地
• root and branch ultra 过激的
• destroy root and branch 斩草除根

英英字典

剑桥英英字典

• completely

专业释义

经济学

• 本末

哲学

• 本末