stumpKK [ˈstʌmp] ｜ /ˈstʌmp/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been cut down
After the lumberjacks had finished cutting down the massive oak tree, only a tall stump remained as a reminder of its former grandeur.
C2noun
the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
After the tree was cut down, only the stump remained in the ground.
C1noun
a raised platform that makes a person on it more noticeable
The politician stood on the stump, addressing the crowd and sharing his campaign promises.
演講台；競選講台
C2noun
(in cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that make up the wicket
The bowler knocked off the middle stump with a perfect yorker.
C2verb
dig or pull out the roots and base of a tree that has been cut down
After cutting down the large oak tree, the workers proceeded to stump it by digging out its extensive root system.
C2verb
walk clumsily or with a heavy foot
After spraining her ankle, Sarah had to stump her way back home.
C1verb
travel around a district making political speeches
During the election campaign, the candidate spent months on the stump, appealing to voters across the country.
到各地拉票；巡迴演講
C1verb
perplex or confuse someone
The complex math problem completely stumped the students, leaving them scratching their heads in confusion.