英语词汇“foundation”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

foun•da•tion n.

the basis or groundwork of anything: [uncountable]The criminal charges were without foundation.[countable]We need a foundation of trust.
the base on which some structure rests:[countable]They poured the concrete for the building foundation.
the act of founding:[uncountable]the events marking the foundation of the republic.
[countable] an institution financed by a donation or money left after someone's death, such as one to aid research.
Clothing[countable] an undergarment worn to give shape to the body.

base

foun•da•tion n.

the basis or groundwork of anything:the moral foundation of both society and religion.
the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests.
Buildingthe lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc.:a policy in effect since the foundation.
the state of being founded.
an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.:the Ford Foundation.
an endowment for such an institution.
Clothinga cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
ClothingSee foundation garment.
Games[Solitaire.]a card of given denomination on which other cards are to be added according to denomination or suit.

Latin fundātiōn- (stem of fundātiō), equivalent. to fundāt(us) (past participle of fundāre; see found²) + -iōn- -ion
Middle English foundacioun 1350–1400

foun•da′tion•al, adj.
foun•da′tion•al•ly, adv.
foun•da′tion•ar′y, adj.

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See base¹.
2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged footing.
4, 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged establishment, settlement.

2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged superstructure.

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n

that on which something is founded; basis
(often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc
the base on which something stands
the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established
an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital
an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up

founˈdational adj

单词	foundation
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 foun•da•tion /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. the basis or groundwork of anything: [uncountable]The criminal charges were without foundation.[countable]We need a foundation of trust. the base on which some structure rests:[countable]They poured the concrete for the building foundation. the act of founding:[uncountable]the events marking the foundation of the republic. [countable] an institution financed by a donation or money left after someone's death, such as one to aid research. Clothing[countable] an undergarment worn to give shape to the body. See base¹. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 foun•da•tion (foun dā′shən),USA pronunciation n. the basis or groundwork of anything:the moral foundation of both society and religion. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. Buildingthe lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground. the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc.:a policy in effect since the foundation. the state of being founded. an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.:the Ford Foundation. an endowment for such an institution. Clothinga cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup. ClothingSee foundation garment. Games[Solitaire.]a card of given denomination on which other cards are to be added according to denomination or suit. Latin fundātiōn- (stem of fundātiō), equivalent. to fundāt(us) (past participle of fundāre; see found²) + -iōn- -ion Middle English foundacioun 1350–1400 foun•da′tion•al, adj. foun•da′tion•al•ly, adv. foun•da′tion•ar′y, adj. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See base¹. 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged footing. 4, 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged establishment, settlement. 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged superstructure. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n that on which something is founded; basis (often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc the base on which something stands the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up founˈdational adj
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