Word
fundament
/ˈfʌndəmənt/
noun
基础，基本原理
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
指事物发展的根本假设或基础
- 1.
Foundation.
基础
- 2.
The bottom; the buttocks or anus.
底部；臀部或肛门
- 3.
The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.
理论或数学体系的基本原理
臀部；地基，底部支撑；基础；底部；臀部或肛门；理论或数学体系的基本原理
In use
The fundament of any successful economy is a skilled workforce.
He slipped on the ice and landed hard on his fundament.
The engineers inspected the fundament of the ancient bridge before planning the restoration.
fundament of (sth)
The fundament of this theory is flawed.
这个理论的基础是有缺陷的。
[possessive] fundament
该词在指臀部时较为委婉或医学化。
He fell and landed on his fundament.
他摔倒时臀部着地。
Common mistakes
This is a fundament concept.This is a fundamental concept.
Connections
Confusing words
- fundamental
- 基本的；根本的 · 'fundamental'是形容词，表示'基本的、根本的'；'fundament'是名词，表示'基础、基底'。
- foundation
- 基础；地基 · 'foundation'是名词，常指具体建筑的地基或抽象组织的基础；'fundament'也指基础，但更侧重原理或解剖学基础。
Word family
- fundaments
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，常指基础或臀部
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.