| 单词 | underlie |
| 释义 | underlie (ʌndəʳlaɪ ) Word forms: underlies , underlying , underlay , underlain 1. verb If something underlies a feeling or situation, it is the cause or basis of it. Try to figure out what feeling underlies your anger. [VERB noun] ...the energy which seems to underlie all human success. [VERB noun] 2. See also underlying Collocations: underlying cause Treatment varies according to the underlying cause. Know Your Own Mind (1991) Herein lies the underlying cause of so much disaffection. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Your doctor will check for any underlying cause, may give you a health MoT and will advise about treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2008) When you go to see an osteopath he'll be looking out for clues to the underlying cause of your complaint. Alternative Health Care for Women (1991) Do not take it to rectify a bleeding problem without consulting your doctor first about the underlying cause. How to Lower High Blood Pressure (1994) Translations: Chinese: 是…的原因 Japanese: 根底にある |
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