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uproot

/əpˈrut/

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1 · v.

to pull a plant out of the ground or force someone from a home

连根拔起；迫使迁离

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The storm uprooted several large trees.
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暴风雨将几棵大树连根拔起。
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Pronunciation: /əpˈrut/

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