| 单词 | groundwork |
| 释义 | groundwork (once / 4107 pages) n WORD FAMILY groundwork: groundworks USAGE EXAMPLESIt’s possible Bradley’s short stint did some good, perhaps laying the groundwork for the next American coach and assuring a softer landing for his successor. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) Mr. Stamboulieh and other Second Amendment advocates say the decision laid the groundwork for challenges to other bans of nonlethal items for self-defense. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) McConnell failed in that goal, but Obama said the senator was successful in blocking many of his initiatives and setting the groundwork for Trump’s victory. Washington Post(Dec 26, 2016) 1n preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago Hyper preparation, readying the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose 2n the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained Syn|Hypo|Hyper base, basis, cornerstone, foundation, fundament meat and potatoes the fundamental part assumption, supposal, supposition a hypothesis that is taken for granted 3n lowest support of a structure Syn|Hypo|Hyper base, foot, foundation, fundament, substructure, understructure bed a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track raft foundationa foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete railroad beda bed on which railroad track is laid roadbeda bed supporting a road support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation |
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