| 单词 | underpin |
| 释义 | underpin underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ aep /-dɚ-/ verb [T] (-nn-) ↑Verb Endings for underpin ► F0 to give support, strength, or a basic structure to something: » He presented the figures to underpin his argument.» Gradually the laws that underpinned (= formed part of the basic structure of) apartheid were abolished.» SPECIALIZED When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsThesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingunderpinning /ˈʌn.dəˌpɪn.ɪŋ/ aep /-dɚ-/ noun [C or U] ► F0» After a while, we found ourselves questioning the spiritual and philosophical underpinning of the American way of life.Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on something |
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