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foundation

释义

foundation

noun

UK /faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	foundation
plural	foundations

1
countable often pluralthe part of a structure of a building that is below the ground and supports the rest of it
How long will it take to finish digging the foundations?
Synonyms and related words
Frames and supports for structures
frame
foundation
support
2
countable the most basic part of something from which the rest of it develops
He believes that religion is the foundation of a civilized society.
The first two years of study provide a solid foundation in computing.
Their current economic prosperity rests on rather weak foundations.
Synonyms and related words
Important thing or detail
feature
priority
element
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with foundation as the object
▪ build, establish, form, lay, provide, strengthen
3
countable an organization that provides money for things such as medical research or for a charity
Synonyms and related words
Charities and charitable organizations or people
aid agency
aid worker
benefactor
4
uncountable the process of creating or establishing a place or organization
the foundation of the first grammar schools
Synonyms and related words
Starting up in business
bootstrap
go into
set up
5
countable/uncountable a cream the same colour as your skin that you put on your face before the rest of your make-up
Synonyms and related words
Make-up
bindi
blush
blusher

phrases

shake/rock the foundations of something

be without foundation

foundation

noun

US /faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	foundation
plural	foundations

1
countable often pluralthe part of a structure of a building that is below the ground and supports the rest of it
How long will it take to finish digging the foundations?
Synonyms and related words
Frames and supports for structures
frame
foundation
support
2
countable the most basic part of something from which the rest of it develops
He believes that religion is the foundation of a civilized society.
The first two years of study provide a solid foundation in computing.
Their current economic prosperity rests on rather weak foundations.
Synonyms and related words
Important thing or detail
feature
priority
element
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with foundation as the object
▪ build, establish, form, lay, provide, strengthen
3
countable an organization that provides money for things such as medical research or for a charity
Synonyms and related words
Charities and charitable organizations or people
aid agency
aid worker
benefactor
4
uncountable the process of creating or establishing a place or organization
the foundation of the state of Israel
Synonyms and related words
Starting up in business
bootstrap
go into
set up
5
countable/uncountable a cream the same color as your skin that you put on your face before the rest of your makeup
Synonyms and related words
Make-up
bindi
blush
blusher

phrases

be without foundation

shake/rock the foundations of something

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