underpinning

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
    — This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
  2. A basis for something. figuratively
    — I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
  3. The lower body or legs. figuratively,humorous
    — Thinks I to myself, “Sol, you're run off your course again. This is a rich man's summer ‘cottage’ and if you don't look out there's likely to be some nice, lively dog taking an interest in your underpinning.”
动词 v.
  1. present participle and gerund of underpin form-of,gerund,participle,present

词形变化

underpinnings plural

词汇关系

相关词
underlying
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