单词	underpin
释义	underpin verb un·​der·​pin ˌən-dər-ˈpin  underpinned; underpinning; underpins transitive verb 1 : support, substantiate underpin a thesis with evidence 2 : to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of underpin a structure underpin a sagging building Synonyms bear bolster brace buttress carry prop (up) shore (up) stay support sustain undergird uphold See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a wall underpinned by metal beams the central beliefs that underpin a free society Recent Examples on the Web Stablecoins, such as USDC, which look to peg their value to an external asset or benchmarks, underpin the DeFi ecosystem, as most transactions are priced in dollars. Mengqi Sun, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Quartz’s findings underpin Commodore’s lawsuit, which also points to other forms of alleged H&M greenwashing. Amanda Shendruk, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 Open standards underpin open networks such as the internet. Alex Salkever, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 MediaLink, a consultancy best known for its expertise in the advertising sector, could underpin further expansion into the marketing or strategic advisory space. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2022 Smoky incense, warm vetiver, and deep woods underpin this option. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022 After all, algorithms, which are at their simplest a set of instructions, underpin countless products and services that depend on computers. Rachel Metz, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022 Circuit Mind offers an intelligent platform to underpin the creation of circuit boards. Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 16 June 2021 The assumptions that underpin traditional notions of diplomacy as the collegial resolution of competing interests do not apply to totalitarian states. Steve Walker, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1 underpin verb as in to sustain to hold up or serve as a foundation for the central beliefs that underpin a free society Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sustain support carry bolster undergird uphold stay buttress underlie brace bear steady truss prop (up) shore (up)
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