| 单词 | found |
| 释义 | found —found /faʊnd/ verb (BASE) ↑Verb Endings for found ► C2 [T + adv/prep] to base a belief, claim, idea, etc. on something: » Her lawyer accused the prosecution of founding its case on insufficient evidence.» I'd like to see the research that these recommendations are founded on.» a society founded on egalitarian principlesThesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on somethingverb (BUILD) ↑Verb Endings for found ► F0 [T usually + adv/prep] SPECIALIZED to build a support in the ground for a large structure such as a building or roadThesaurus+: ↑Construction work and workers• • • Extra Examples:» A lot of the criticism of her is founded on jealousy.» The whole theory was founded on a mistaken belief.verb (FIND) ↑Verb Endings for found ► F0 PAST SIMPLE AND PAST PARTICIPLE OF FIND(Cf. ↑find)• • • Extra Examples:» She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary.» He used the money to found an internet business.» Milton Keynes is a new town which was founded in 1967.» Rome was founded in the eighth century BC .» He played a vital role in founding the charity.verb [T] (BEGIN) ↑Verb Endings for found ► B2 to bring something into existence: » York was founded by the Romans in the year 71 AD.» She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary.» We are planning a dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the company.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting, succeeding and failing in business |
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