lay the groundwork

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals. figuratively,idiomatic
    — The introductory mathematics courses will lay the groundwork for all your subsequent engineering studies.

词形变化

lays the groundwork present,singular,third-person laying the groundwork participle,present laid the groundwork participle,past laid the groundwork past
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