underpinning
英 [ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ]
美 [ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ]
v. 加强,巩固,构成(…的基础等); 加固(墙)基
underpin的现在分词
n. 基础材料; 基础结构; (学说、理论等的)基础; (人的)腿
复数:underpinnings 现在分词:underpinning
BNC.23590 / COCA.14316
柯林斯词典
- VERB 加强…的基础;巩固;支撑
If one thingunderpinsanother, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it.- ...mystical themes that underpin all religions...
支撑所有宗教的神秘主题 - ...the beliefs underpinning contemporary art.
支撑现代艺术的一些观念 - ...a style of life extensively underpinned by public money.
极度依赖公款支出的生活方式
- ...mystical themes that underpin all religions...