put down roots

意味

to settle in a new place and feel you belong there

新しい土地に落ち着き、そこになじむ.

例文

1. 1After years of moving around for work, Priya finally put down roots in a small town near Bath.
2. 2We'd like to put down roots somewhere with good schools and a park nearby.
3. 3They've only lived in Leeds for a year, but they're already putting down roots and have joined the local choir.
4. 4Ben moves flat every six months; he just doesn't want to put down roots anywhere.
5. 5Did your grandparents put down roots here, or did they move again after a few years?

文法

形が変わるのは put だけ：puts、putting。過去形も put。roots は複数形のまま、down の後に置く。