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单词 foundationary
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
foun•da•tion /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the basis or groundwork of anything: [uncountable]The criminal charges were without foundation.[countable]We need a foundation of trust.
  2. the base on which some structure rests:[countable]They poured the concrete for the building foundation.
  3. the act of founding:[uncountable]the events marking the foundation of the republic.
  4. [countable] an institution financed by a donation or money left after someone's death, such as one to aid research.
  5. 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 dāshən),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the basis or groundwork of anything:the moral foundation of both society and religion.
  2. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests.
  3. Buildingthe lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
  4. the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc.:a policy in effect since the foundation.
  5. the state of being founded.
  6. an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.:the Ford Foundation.
  7. an endowment for such an institution.
  8. Clothinga cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
  9. ClothingSee foundation garment. 
  10. 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•dation•al, adj. 
foun•dation•al•ly, adv. 
foun•dation•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.

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