[ gēnběn ] 1.(基本的; 主要的) root; radical; basic; fundamental; essential; cardinal; foundation; origin 短语和例子 根本利益 fundamental interests; 根本原因 basic reason; root cause; 实现根本好转 bring about a fundamental turn for the better; 根本前提 fundamental prerequisite; 根本原则 cardinal principle; 作根本的改变 make radical changes; 第三世界国家之间没有根本的利害冲突。 there is no conflict of fundamental interests among third world countries.2.(全然) utterly; completely; entirely; at all 短语和例子 他根本不懂法文。 he doesn't know french at all.3.(彻底) radically; thoroughly 短语和例子 问题已根本解决。 the problem has been completely solved.; 根本大法 a body of basic laws; a fundamental charter; a constitution; 根本法 fundamental law; a body of basic laws; 根本责任 ultimate liability