root and branch; specimen; representative sample
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
superficial symptoms and root causes
formalMost often used in the phrase 标本兼治 to address both symptoms and underlying issues.
To control environmental pollution, we need to address both the symptoms and root causes.
When treating a cold, we cannot just relieve the symptoms; we need to fix the root cause as well.
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When doing ideological work, we need to address both superficial issues and underlying causes.
Rectification for this project must address both symptoms and root causes.
Poverty alleviation work must address both immediate needs and fundamental causes.
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specimen (for research/teaching)
formalCommonly used in biology, geology, and museum contexts. Can refer to preserved plants, animals, or rock samples.
The museum displays various rare animal and plant specimens.
In biology class, we observed insect specimens.
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The geologist brought back rock specimens for research.
The lab preserves a large number of plant specimens.
The school's specimen museum has over ten thousand collected specimens.
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representative example
neutralUsed to describe something that best embodies the characteristics of its category.
I think Suzhou gardens can be considered a representative example of gardens across our country.
This time-honored restaurant is a representative example of local Shanghai cuisine.
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This movie is a representative example of youth culture of that era.
This small town is a representative example of water towns in southern Yangtze River region.
This pottery piece is a representative example of the Neolithic period.
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medical specimen
formalUsed in clinical settings for laboratory testing and medical research.
The doctor asked me to provide a stool specimen for testing.
The nurse collected my blood specimen.
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The pathology department is analyzing tissue slice specimens.
Sputum specimens need to be sent for testing within two hours.
The lab received a new batch of pathology specimens.