Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1824
foundation
基础;根据
foundation
- 1.
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
创立、固定、建立或开始建造的行为
- 2.
the basis on which something is grounded
某物的基础
- 3.
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
基础;支撑物;建筑物的最低层;地基
- 4.
an institution supported by an endowment
由捐赠支持的机构
- 5.
The result of the work to begin something; that which stabilizes and allows an enterprise or system to develop.
开始某事的结果;稳定并促进发展
- 6.
lowest support of a structure
结构的最低支撑
- 7.
In solitaire or patience games, one of the piles of cards that the player attempts to build, usually holding all cards of a suit in ascending order.
纸牌游戏中,玩家试图按顺序排列的牌堆之一
- 8.
The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
墙的最低和支撑部分,包括基础层和底脚层;框架房屋的整个基础结构
- 9.
A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
用于支持慈善机构的捐赠或遗产,构成永久基金;捐赠
- 10.
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
由捐赠建立的机构或慈善机构
- 11.
Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
肤色化妆霜,用于使面部颜色和质地均匀
- 12.
A basis for social bodies or intellectual disciplines.
社会团体或学科的基础
创立、固定、建立或开始建造的行为;某物的基础;基础;支撑物;建筑物的最低层;地基;由捐赠支持的机构;开始某事的结果;稳定并促进发展
In use
Trust is the foundation of a strong friendship.
The report provides a solid foundation for further research.
Her early training gave her a good foundation in music.
there is little foundation for his objections
foundation of sth
可指具体地基或抽象基础。
The foundation of the building is made of concrete.
建筑物的地基由混凝土制成。
lay a/the foundation for sth
常用比喻义,意为'为…奠定基础'。
This course lays the foundation for advanced studies.
这门课程为更高层次的学习打下基础。
on the foundation of sth
Connections
Collocations
- lay a foundation
- 打下基础
- The course lays a solid foundation for advanced study.这门课程为高级学习打下了坚实的基础。
- strong foundation
- 坚实的基础
- A strong foundation is essential for a long-lasting building.坚实的基础对于持久的建筑至关重要。
- foundation of
- ……的基础
- Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.信任是良好关系的基础。
- build a foundation
- 建立基础
- We need to build a foundation of mutual respect.我们需要建立相互尊重的基础。
- foundation stone
- 基石
- The foundation stone was laid in 1920.基石于1920年铺设。
- solid foundation
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆分记忆:found(建立)+ ation(名词后缀)→ 建立基础,即地基或根基。
Context & Register
中性偏正式;多用于学术、建筑、金融及机构名称等语境。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words end with '-tion' (pronounced /ʃən/) and have the same stressed vowel /eɪ/, making them perfect rhymes with 'foundation'.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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