a)START something/MAKE something STARTif an idea, method, activity etc takes root, people begin to accept or believe it, or it begins to have an effect 〔观点、方法、活动等〕扎根;深入人心;开始见效
Economists believe that economic recovery will begin to take root next year.
经济学家相信明年经济将开始复苏。
b)HBPif a plant takes root, it starts to grow where you have planted it 〔植物〕生根