英语词汇“cornerstone”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	cornerstone
释义	Trends of cornerstone View usage for: cornerstone (kɔːʳnəʳstoʊn) also corner-stone Word forms: plural cornerstones countable noun The cornerstone of something is the basic part of it on which its existence, success, or truth depends. [formal] Research is the cornerstone of the profession. [+ of] More Synonyms of cornerstone cornerstone in British English (ˈkɔːnəˌstəʊn) noun 1. a stone at the corner of a wall, uniting two intersecting walls; quoin 2. a stone placed at the corner of a building during a ceremony to mark the start of construction 3. a person or thing of prime importance; basis the cornerstone of the whole argument cornerstone in American English (ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn) noun 1. a stone that forms part of the corner of a building; esp., a foundation stone of this kind, often inscribed, laid at a ceremony that marks the beginning of building 2. the basic, essential, or most important part; foundation Word origin ME Examples of 'cornerstone' in a sentence cornerstone That's the cornerstone of success. The Sun (2016) Political parties formed the cornerstone of representative systems long before universal suffrage. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) It has already received binding commitments from five cornerstone investors. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Your right to self-determination is the cornerstone of our policy. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The rest of the cash will form the cornerstone of the couple's retirement planning. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The search for a cornerstone investor comes amid mounting pressure on the company's board. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The close-knit nature of the cycling gang is a cornerstone of the success. Times, Sunday Times (2011) HEALTHY disagreement is a cornerstone of democratic society, but what happens when the dispute turns ugly? Times, Sunday Times (2008) In other languages cornerstone British English: cornerstone NOUN The cornerstone of something is the basic part of it on which its existence, success, or truth depends. Research is the cornerstone of the profession. American English: cornerstone Brazilian Portuguese: base Chinese: 基石 European Spanish: piedra angular French: pierre angulaire German: Grundstein Italian: pietra angolare Japanese: 基礎 Korean: 주춧돌 European Portuguese: pedra basilar Latin American Spanish: piedra angular 1 (noun) in the sense of basis Definition an indispensable part or basis Effective opposition is a cornerstone of any democracy. Synonyms basis The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation. key premise starting point bedrock Mutual trust is the bedrock of a relationship. 2 (noun) in the sense of quoin Definition a stone at the corner of a wall Synonyms quoin Additional synonyms in the sense of bedrock Definition basic principles or facts Mutual trust is the bedrock of a relationship. Synonyms first principle, rule, basis, basics, principle, essentials, roots, core, fundamentals, cornerstone, nuts and bolts (informal), sine qua non, rudiment Synonyms of 'cornerstone' cornerstone Explore 'cornerstone' in the dictionary
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