| 单词 | foundation |
| 释义 | foundation n. 1. a the solid ground or base, natural or artificial, on which a building rests. b (usu. in pl.) the lowest load-bearing part of a building, usu. below ground level. 2. a body or ground on which other parts are overlaid. 3. a basis or underlying principle; groundwork (the report has no foundation). 4. a the act or an instance of establishing or constituting (esp. an endowed institution) on a permanent basis. b such an institution, e.g. a monastery, college, or hospital. 5. (in full foundation garment) a woman's supporting undergarment, e.g. a corset. Phrases and idioms foundation cream a cream used as a base for applying cosmetics. foundation-stone 1. a stone laid with ceremony to celebrate the founding of a building. 2. the main ground or basis of something. Derivatives foundational adj. Etymology: ME f. OF fondation f. L fundatio -onis (as FOUND(2)) |
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