Word · Frequency #5797
underlay
构成…的基础;作为…的根基
underlay is the past of underlie (irregular).
核心释义
多用于抽象事物,如思想、原则、原因等。
to be the basis of something; to form its foundation
- 1.
位于某物正下方。
To lie in a position directly beneath something.
- 2.
位于......之下。
To lie under or beneath.
- 3.
作为......的基础;构成......的根基。
To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
- 4.
受制于;须对指控或挑战作出回应。
To be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge.
- 5.
垫在......下面。
To underlay.
位于…之下;在…下面;垫在…下面;从下面支撑;受…约束;须承担(责任);位于某物正下方。;位于......之下。
用法In use
Several factors underlie the company's recent success.
用法提示:underlie 作及物动词,表示“构成……的基础”。
Underlying many of these arguments is a deep fear of change.
用法提示:underlying 是现在分词形式,构成倒装结构,表示“处于……背后/作为……的基础”。
The same economic principle underlies both of these policies.
用法提示:underlies 是 underlie 的第三人称单数形式,表示“作为……的基础”。
underlie sth
Economic factors underlie the decision.
经济因素是决定的基础。
be underlain by sth
被动结构不如主动态常用,但在学术写作中可见。
The decision is underlain by economic factors.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- factors underlying
- 潜在因素
- The factors underlying the economic downturn are multifaceted.经济衰退的潜在因素是多方面的。
- principles underlying
- 基本原则
- We need to understand the principles underlying the theory.我们需要理解该理论的基本原则。
- assumptions underlying
- 基本假设
- The assumptions underlying the model are unrealistic.该模型的基本假设不切实际。
- reasons underlying
- 根本原因
- The reasons underlying his resignation remain unclear.他辞职的根本原因尚不清楚。
- issues underlying
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想“under”(在下面)+“lie”(躺),想象地基躺在房子下面,作为基础支撑。记住:underlie=躺在下面,成为基础。
语境与语域Context & Register
多用于正式或学术语境,描述抽象的基础或根本原因。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'underlie' (stressed vowel /aɪ/ in final syllable). Note that the spelling differs: 'underlie' ends in '-lie' while these end in '-ly' or '-ny', but pronunciations match.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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