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underlay

UK //ˌʌn.dəˈleɪ//US //ˌʌn.dɚˈleɪ//

词源

源自中古英语 'underleggen',由 'under-'(在...下)和 'lay'(放置)组成,字面意思是'放在下面'。

verb

❶ 将某物放在另一物的下面作为支撑或垫层,通常是为了提供保护、舒适或稳固基础。

“We underlaid the carpet with foam padding to make it softer.”

(我们在地毯下铺设泡沫垫,使其更柔软。)

“The tiles were underlaid with a waterproof membrane.”

(瓷砖下面铺设了防水膜。)

同义词:support, cushion, pad, back, line

noun

❶ 铺设在某物下方的材料或物品,用于提供支撑、保护或改善功能。

“The underlay of the carpet prevents moisture from reaching the floor.”

(地毯的底层可以防止湿气到达地板。)

“A good underlay can extend the life of your flooring.”

(优质的底层可以延长地板的使用寿命。)

同义词:foundation, base, substrate, backing, mat

常见短语

carpet underlay — 专为地毯设计的底层材料,通常用于增加舒适度、隔音或保护地板。

“The carpet underlay made the room much quieter.”

(地毯底层使房间安静了许多。)