It is anchored to the ocean floor by a root-like structure called a holdfast.

一种类似树根的结构使它紧紧吸附在大洋底部。

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A good quality patchouli oil should be rich, sweet herbaceous, aromatic spicy with earthy, root-like undertones.

质量好的广藿香精油应该有一种浑厚的，带有草本甜味及辛辣味的芳香，底调泥土气息浓厚。

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Sweet potatoes, yams, beets, and leeks are some other root vegetables that people like to eat.

红薯、山药、甜菜和韭菜是人们喜欢吃的其他几种块根类蔬菜。

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The bottom of the root ball will look something like the spread-open wings of a butterfly.

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At the base of the hair root is a small ball-like formation called a bulb.

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He explained that later in the year when it is in season, he will return to pick the yellow gorse flowers (which have a distinct coconut taste) to use in meat marinades and Thai curries, as well as burdock root, which is popular in Japanese cooking and can be used for vegetable soups or mixed with dandelion to make a root beer-like soft drink.

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So root for the GR-HD1 or something like it.

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Without public debate to root out such ill-conceived laws, they could build up like genetic mutations, sickening Mr Putin's much-hoped-for Russian superstate.

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