| 词汇 | underpinning |
| 释义 | underpinning noun[ C or U ] architecture formal or specializeduk /ˈʌn.dəˌpɪn.ɪŋ/ us /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn.ɪŋ/ support, strength, or the basic structure of something: 基础，根基 After a while, we found ourselves questioning the spiritual and philosophical underpinning of the American way of life.一段时间后，我们发现自己对美国生活方式的精神和哲学基础产生了怀疑。 He has the capacity to understand the theoretical underpinnings that affect action. See underpin This was a case that had no legal or factual underpinnings. She is convinced that autism has biological underpinnings. Some material might not be hot enough to melt steel underpinnings of a building. Being based on or depending on something -based as the case may bephrase base something on something bases basis dependently divine right entail footing found ground rest on/upon something rest with someone result from something ride ride on something/someone rooted strength understanding wake underpinning | Business Englishunderpinning noun[ C or U ] uk /ˈʌndəˌpɪnɪŋ/us something that provides support for something, or that is the starting point from which something can develop: A strong opening on Wall Street provided a firm underpinning for the FTSE 100. |
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