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单词 underpin
释义 underpin
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
Etymology: under (I) + pin
1. : to replace or strengthen the foundation of
 < underpin a sagging building >
2. : to form part of the foundation of
 < underpinning wall >
 < principles which should underpin a free society — Barbara Ward >
3. : support, substantiate
 < underpin his thesis that American democracy is not an exportable commodity — V.O.Key >
 < underpinned with thick footnotes — Newsweek >
 < is this section of the play the acting is strongly underpinned by a script — E.R.Bentley >
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