| 单词 | foundation |
| 释义 | 🔑 foun·da·tionAW BrE /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/ NAmE /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/ noun 🔑 [C , usually pl. ]a layer of bricks , concrete , etc . that forms the solid underground base of a building 地基；房基；基础◆ The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school . 建筑工人正开始给新校舍打地基。◆ The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby . 爆炸震撼了附近房屋的地基。bottombase ⬥ foundation ⬥ footThese are all words for the lowest part of sth.以上各词均指底部、最下部。bottom[usually sing. ] the lowest part of sth指底部、最下部：◆Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page.脚注附于每页的下端。◆I waited for them at the bottom of the hill.我在山脚下等他们。base[usually sing. ] the lowest part of sth, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands指根基、基底、底座：◆The lamp has a heavy base.这台灯的底座很沉。foundation[usually pl. ] a layer of bricks, concrete, etc. that forms the solid underground base of a building指地基、房基、基础：◆to lay the foundations of the new school给新校舍打地基foot[sing. ] the lowest part of sth指最下部、底部：◆At the foot of the stairs she turned to face him.她在楼梯底转过身来面对着他。bottom or foot?用 bottom 还是 foot？Foot is used to talk about a limited number of things: it is used most often with tree, hill/mountain, steps/stairs and page. Bottom can be used to talk about a much wider range of things, including those mentioned above for foot. Foot is generally used in more literary contexts. * foot 用于有限的一些事物，最常与 tree、hill/mountain、steps/stairs 和 page 等连用。bottom 适用的范围要广得多，其中也包括上面提到的与 foot 搭配的词。foot 一般用于文学性较强的语境中。Patternsat/near/towards the bottom/base/foot of sthon the bottom/base of sth(a) firm/solid/strong base/foundation(s)cement , construction , foundation , girder , joist , masonry , plaster , rubble , scaffolding , site 🔑 [C , U ]a principle , an idea or a fact that sth is based on and that it grows from 基本原理；根据；基础◆ Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage . 尊重和友爱是婚姻的牢固基础。◆ The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts ). 这谣传毫无事实根据。◆ These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts ). 这些故事纯属虚构。basisfoundation ⬥ baseThese are all words for the ideas or facts that sth is based on.以上各词均指基础、根据。basis[usually sing. ] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports sth and that it can develop from指基础、要素、基点：◆This article will form the basis for our discussion.这篇文章将作为我们讨论的基点。foundation[C , U ] a principle, an idea or a fact that supports sth and that it develops from指基本原理、基础、根据：◆Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.尊重和友爱是婚姻的牢固基础。◆The rumour is totally without foundation(= is not based on any facts).这谣传毫无事实根据。basis or foundation?用 basis 还是 foundation？Foundation is often used to talk about larger or more important things than basis.与 basis 相比，foundation 常用以指更大、更重要的事物：◆He laid the foundations of Japan's modern economy.他奠定了日本现代经济的基础。◆These figures formed the basis of their pay claim.这些数字是他们要求提高工资的根据。base[usually sing. ] an idea, a fact or a situation from which sth is developed指根据、出发点：◆His arguments have a sound economic base.他的论点在经济上有充分的根据。Patternsa/the basis/foundation/base for/of stha secure/solid/sound/strong/weak basis/foundation/baseto form the basis/foundation/base of sthto be without basis/foundation🔑 [C ]an organization that is established to provide money for a particular purpose , for example for scientific research or charity 基金会◆ The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation . 这笔钱将交给旧金山艾滋病基金会。🔑 [U ]the act of starting a new institution or organization （机构或组织的）创建，创办SYN establishment◆ The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955 . 该组织自 1955 年创建以来已有重大的发展。[U ]a skin -coloured cream that is put on the face underneath other make -up （化妆打底用的）粉底霜blusher , cleanser , eyeliner , eyeshadow , foundation , lipstick , make-up , mascara , moisturizer , nail polish ● shake /rock the ˈfoundations of sth ● shake /rock sth to its ˈfoundations to cause people to question their basic beliefs about sth 从根本上动摇◆ This issue has shaken the foundations of French politics . 这个问题从根本上动摇了法国的政治。 |
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