root; fundamental; never; completely
Meanings
5 senses · 15 examplesnoun
root; foundation; most important part
Often used in abstract contexts to refer to the underlying cause or essence of something.
We should solve the problem of environmental pollution at its root.
Education is the foundation of a nation's development.
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His analysis didn't touch the root of the problem.
adjective
fundamental; basic; essential
formalAttributive adjective (属性词). Used to describe the primary or core aspect of something.
This is the fundamental reason for the failure.
We must grasp the essential problem, not get bogged down in details.
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There is a fundamental difference between the two.
adverb
originally; never (in the past)
Used to emphasize that something was never the case from the beginning or in the past.
He never knew about this matter.
I never said those words at all.
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This place was originally just a wasteland ten years ago.
adverb
from start to finish; completely; at all (mostly in negative contexts)
Used to emphasize a state or action is complete and absolute, often with negative words like '不', '没', '无'.
I don't know him at all.
He didn't take this matter to heart at all.
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This way of thinking is fundamentally wrong.
adverb
thoroughly; completely; fundamentally
Used to indicate a complete or thorough resolution or change.
After the reform, the company's system was fundamentally improved.
We must completely eradicate corruption.
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The new drug might cure this disease fundamentally.