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foundations

UK //faʊnˈdeɪʃənz//US //faʊnˈdeɪʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fundatio',意为'建立'或'基础',通过古法语 'fondation' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 基础或根基,指建筑物最底层的支撑结构,也比喻事物发展的根本依据或基本原则。

“The foundations of the ancient temple are still visible today.”

(这座古老寺庙的地基至今仍清晰可见。)

“A strong foundation is essential for building a tall skyscraper.”

(建造高层摩天大楼必须要有坚固的地基。)

❶ 基金会,指为慈善、教育或其他公益目的而设立的非营利组织。

“She donated a large sum to the cancer research foundation.”

(她向癌症研究基金会捐赠了一大笔钱。)

“The foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged students.”

(该基金会为贫困学生提供奖学金。)

同义词:base, basis, groundwork, institution, organization

常见短语

lay the foundations — 为某事打下基础或做好准备,通常指开始一个长期项目或计划。

“The new policy lays the foundations for economic reform.”

(新政策为经济改革奠定了基础。)

shake the foundations — 动摇根基或根本原则,比喻对某事物造成重大冲击或改变。

“The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.”

(这一丑闻动摇了该政党的根基。)