vt.连根拔起；迁离；根除

Whthin seconds a tornado can uproot trees. 几秒钟内，龙卷风就能连根拔起大树。

The family decided to uproot themselves and emigrate to Australia. 他们全家决定离开故土，移居澳大利亚。

To take the new job he had to uproot his whole family and settled abroad. 他为接受新的工作不得不举家迁居，在国外重新安家。

A bad habit once contracted takes a very long time to uproot (or root up). 坏习惯一旦养成，需要很长的时间才能根除。

A bad habit once contracted takes a very long time to uproot. 坏习惯一旦养成，需要很长的时间才能根除。