Word · Frequency #35332
substructure
/ˈsʌbstrʌktʃə/
noun
基础；下部结构；根基
The supporting part of a structure that forms its foundation, whether physical or organizational.
- 1.
The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
基础；下部结构；根基。
- 2.
The earth or gravel that the railway tracks are embedded in.
铁路轨道铺设的土石基底。
路基；道床；基础；下部结构；根基。；铁路轨道铺设的土石基底。；下部结构；路基
In use
The building's substructure is made of reinforced concrete to support the upper floors.
A strong substructure is essential for any bridge that carries heavy traffic.
Engineers inspected the substructure of the old house before approving the renovation.
the substructure of [noun phrase]
用于指具体或抽象事物的基础部分。
Engineers examined the substructure of the bridge.
工程师检查了桥梁的下部结构。
[noun phrase] has/have a substructure
强调某物具有支撑性基础。
Every society has a substructure of economic relations.
每个社会都有经济关系的基础结构。
Common mistakes
Connections
Confusing words
- infrastructure
- 基础设施 · 与 substructure 不同，infrastructure 指社会或组织的整体基础体系，如道路、桥梁等；而 substructure 多指建筑物或系统的下部结构。
- superstructure
- 上层建筑 · 与 substructure 相反，superstructure 指建立在基础之上的上层部分；而 substructure 是基础部分。
Word family
- structure
- 结构；构造 · struct + -ure
- structural
- 结构的；构造的 · structure + -al
- infrastructure
- 基础设施；基础结构 · infra- + structure
- superstructure
- 上层建筑；上部结构 · super- + structure
Learner notes
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