| 单词 | grass roots |
| 释义 | Word Frequency grass rootsplural noun 1. a. the ordinary people as distinct from the active leadership of a party or organization: used esp of the rank-and-file members of a political party, or of the voters themselves b. (as modifier) the newly elected MP expressed a wish for greater contact with people at grass-rootslevel 2. the origin or essentials Word origin C20: sense 1 originally US, with reference to rural areas in contrast to the townsWord Frequency grass-roots(ˈɡrɑːsˌruːts) adjective 1. relating to the ordinary people as distinct from the active leadership of a partyor organization: used esp of the rank-and-file members of a political party, or ofthe voters themselves grass-roots support for the new party She joined the party at grass-roots level. a grass-roots candidate 2. relating to the origin or essentials Changes to the game have been made at grass-roots level. |
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