Word · Frequency #23590
underpinning
支撑结构；（尤指支撑墙体的）基础
核心释义
a structure that supports something from below, especially masonry supporting a wall
- 1.
支撑或基础,尤其是支撑墙的砖石结构
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
- 2.
某事物的基础
A basis for something.
基础；根据；支撑或基础,尤其是支撑墙的砖石结构；某事物的基础；基础材料；支承结构
用法In use
Trust is the underpinning of any lasting friendship.
用法提示：句中 underpinning 为名词，意为“基础”，作表语。
Good communication provides the underpinnings of a successful team.
用法提示：句中 underpinnings 为名词复数形式，意为“基础、根基”，作宾语。
The study of history is an underpinning for understanding the present.
用法提示：句中 underpinning 为名词，意为“基础”，作表语。
the underpinning of sth
Mutual respect is the underpinning of a healthy partnership.
相互尊重是健康伙伴关系的基础。
provide an underpinning for sth
常用搭配，表示“为……提供基础或支撑”。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- the underpinnings of democracy
- 民主的基础
- The underpinnings of democracy include free press and fair elections.民主的基础包括新闻自由和公正的选举。
- theoretical underpinnings
- 理论基础
- The study provides the theoretical underpinnings for the new policy.这项研究为新政策提供了理论基础。
- ideological underpinnings
- 意识形态基础
- We need to examine the ideological underpinnings of this movement.我们需要审视这场运动的意识形态基础。
- economic underpinnings
- 经济基础
- The program's economic underpinnings are shaky.该计划的经济基础不稳固。
- provide the underpinning for
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记法：under（下面）+ pin（钉）→ 在底下钉牢的支撑物，即基础。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、正式演讲、报刊评论 underpinning 表示“基础、根据”时多用于正式或学术语境，通常指支持某论点、理论或体系的抽象基础；在日常口语中较少见。
语法说明Grammar Note
常与of连用
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes (stressed vowel + following sounds match): inning /ˈɪnɪŋ/, beginning /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/, winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/, pinning /ˈpɪnɪŋ/, sinning /ˈsɪnɪŋ/, grinning /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/; they all share the spelling pattern '-inning'. Lookalike warning: 'pining' (one n) is pronounced /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/ and does not rhyme, despite resembling 'pinning'.
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